Network Engineer

Network EngineerIRI believes in commitment, integrity and strategic workforce solutions.Integrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.We've stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients' success.Job DescriptionPosition: Network EngineerLocation: Dallas/Fort Worth, TXDuration: 6 monthsAs a Network Vulnerability Analyst your goal is to perform analysis on network scan data, collaborate with analytical counterparts, and apply knowledge of network fundamentals and tools and current implementation of those technologies.Responsibilities include:Analyse and execute on established vulnerability management program in placeCoordinate and collaborate with leadership regarding technical vulnerabilities that may have the potential to impact enterprise-wide operations.Execute patch and vulnerability management practices to prevent the exploitation of technical vulnerabilities that exist within the infrastructure.Apply knowledge of networking, operating system, and application and database vulnerability assessments on various information systems.Conduct research on current vulnerabilities and exploits using integrated systems as well as publicly available, trusted resources.Effectively plan and actively participate in meetings related to the team's areas of responsibility.Enforce corporate security and change policies on the operational aspects of monitoring systems.Adhere to all Change Management policies, process & procedures.You are expected to maintain a working, interactive relationship with both internal and external customers to gather requirements and to address escalated concerns.As a member of a 24x7 technical support team, you must be available for after-hours critical escalations.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (describes minimum levels of formal education, training, and applicable experience required to perform the role.)• 5+ years of leadership experience with background in technical knowledge of network, hardware, optical, storage, operating systems and applications.• 5+ years of experience with Windows Server (all versions) and Linux operating systems.• 5+ years of experience working with enterprise network platforms, preferably Cisco, Citrix NetScaler, Juniper and Foundry.• 5+ years of experience in configuration and management of Cisco ASA firewalls• 5+ years of customer-service experience.• CCNA, CISSP or other industry standard certification is preferred.• Scripting knowledge and experience (Bash, Perl).• Working knowledge of HP NA (Opsware)• Strong working knowledge in networks, protocols and Internet technologies such as routing, NAT, advanced TCP/IP, etc.• Extensive troubleshooting experience in large networks.• Proven leadership ability.• Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize competing work demands with little oversight.• Organizational skills with a high degree of attention to detail.• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.• Excellent relationship development abilities.• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.• Talent for creatively utilizing technology, people and processes to solve unique business problems in a cost-effective manner.• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.• Familiar with fundamentals of ITIL framework v3.• Proven ability to absorb, master and leverage emerging technologies.