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Network Engineer III

Careers | The Friedkin Group

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Ansible, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, BGP, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Switches, Citrix Product Family, Communication Skills, Computer Networks, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Emerging Technology, Firewalls, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Load Balancing, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Multicast, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Support, Network Switching, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Operational Support, Operations, Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, QoS (Quality of Service), Root Cause Analysis, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

  • Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.
Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life

The Network Engineer III will support the organization's enterprise data network. Role will strive towards and attain subject matter expertise on enterprise network platform and support the enterprise as part of a highly skilled network team. Will work in daily operations support and project roles. This role will serve as a pivotal member of the network team. This role will provide design and architectural support, serve as a point of escalation for all network related issues, and be expected to mentor team members in expertise gained as well as learn from other team members.

As a Network Engineer III, you will:
  • Deploy and support large, complex enterprise network infrastructure-including routers, switches, wireless systems, load balancers, and other mission-critical network devices Deploy and support large, complex firewall/VPN infrastructures.
  • Support scalable, resilient network solutions that meet performance, security, and operational standards, demonstrating deep expertise in networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, QoS, multicast, STP, SD-WAN).
  • Participate in modernization of the network through automation, orchestration, and practical AI-driven capabilities.
  • Plan and execute network changes with precision to achieve minimal downtime and seamless user impact.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis to maintain network performance and stability.
  • Collaborate closely with peers, cross-functional teams, and internal customers to design solutions, drive alignment, and resolve complex issues.
  • Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating needs into actionable network strategies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, vendor platforms, and emerging technologies to continuously improve the environment.
What We Need From You
  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • At least 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in the following:
  • Aruba and Cisco switching/routing/VXLAN
  • Aruba wireless in both office and manufacturing facilities, including using Aruba Central to drive the best into our products
  • Automation and AI-Driven tools to bring the best products to our customers
  • Citrix NetScaler Load Balancing including GSLB
  • Fortinet FortiGate firewalls and SDWAN
  • IPSec Site-to-site VPNs, both dynamic and static, with SDWAN on FortiGate firewalls
  • Network monitoring and management (Solarwinds, FortiManager, Ansible, and Fabric Composer preferred)
  • CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional Preferred
  • NSE6 or CCSA Preferred

Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements
10% The associate is occasionally required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business.

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

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