GTN Technical Staffing
Experienced Network Operations Analyst (Contract-to-Hire)
Join GTN and step into a crucial
Contract-to-Hire
role as a Network Operations Analyst, leveraging your Cisco expertise to support a Fortune 500 energy leader based in Houston, TX. This position involves regular travel across
Texas and Louisiana
to implement, upgrade, and maintain cutting‑edge LAN/WAN infrastructure.
You will be instrumental in network design, installation, configuration, testing, and providing expert
Tier 2/3 troubleshooting . A key aspect of this role is building strong, in‑person relationships with the client's site employees and developing a solid understanding of critical plant operations and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Network Management:
Plan, execute, and manage all assigned network activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and procedures.
Emergency Response:
Be available to respond to and resolve urgent network issues, serving as a critical point of contact for technical escalation.
Infrastructure Design & Implementation:
Lead the implementation and architectural design of robust local and wide area network solutions to meet operational needs.
Travel & Onsite Support:
Utilize company vehicles for travel to various client locations to manage and maintain WAN/LAN systems, with comfort working in industrial plant environments.
Technical Leadership:
Direct and collaborate with telecom vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget.
Liaison Role:
Serve as the primary link between technical support teams and business stakeholders, clearly communicating technical and business needs.
Project Participation:
Actively participate in network technology upgrades and expansion projects, including hardware/software installation and integration testing.
Independent Work:
Successfully lead job assignments and meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Key Technical Experience
Cisco & Firewall Expertise:
Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of
Cisco infrastructure
and firewalls. Experience with
Palo Alto Firewalls
is a significant advantage (including management via Panorama).
Advanced Networking:
Maintain a detailed and robust understanding of LAN/WAN topologies, including
OSPF, BGP, NAT/PAT, and VPNs .
Security Focus:
Familiarity with information security concepts and best practices, including securing
Industrial Control Systems
(ICS) as defined by
NIST SP800-82 Rev.2 .
Operational Tools:
Working experience with
SolarWinds
and
ServiceNow , and adherence to defined change management processes.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of
7-10 years
experience maintaining and supporting complex local and wide area network infrastructures.
Security Foundation:
Robust understanding of firewall operation, policy development, deployment, and common network routing and switching protocols.
Soft Skills:
Excellent customer interface skills, the ability to build effective business relationships, multi-task, prioritize, and ask clarifying questions of business customers.
Adaptability:
Proven ability to thrive in and adapt to new and changing technology environments.
Certifications (Preferred):
Current professional certifications such as
CCNP
and/or
PCNSE .
Wireless Experience (Plus):
Experience with
Aruba ClearPass
and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies.
Industry Experience (Plus):
Prior experience in the
Oil and Gas industry
is a plus.
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Join GTN and step into a crucial
Contract-to-Hire
role as a Network Operations Analyst, leveraging your Cisco expertise to support a Fortune 500 energy leader based in Houston, TX. This position involves regular travel across
Texas and Louisiana
to implement, upgrade, and maintain cutting‑edge LAN/WAN infrastructure.
You will be instrumental in network design, installation, configuration, testing, and providing expert
Tier 2/3 troubleshooting . A key aspect of this role is building strong, in‑person relationships with the client's site employees and developing a solid understanding of critical plant operations and business objectives.
Core Responsibilities
Network Management:
Plan, execute, and manage all assigned network activities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and procedures.
Emergency Response:
Be available to respond to and resolve urgent network issues, serving as a critical point of contact for technical escalation.
Infrastructure Design & Implementation:
Lead the implementation and architectural design of robust local and wide area network solutions to meet operational needs.
Travel & Onsite Support:
Utilize company vehicles for travel to various client locations to manage and maintain WAN/LAN systems, with comfort working in industrial plant environments.
Technical Leadership:
Direct and collaborate with telecom vendors to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within budget.
Liaison Role:
Serve as the primary link between technical support teams and business stakeholders, clearly communicating technical and business needs.
Project Participation:
Actively participate in network technology upgrades and expansion projects, including hardware/software installation and integration testing.
Independent Work:
Successfully lead job assignments and meet objectives with minimal direct supervision.
Key Technical Experience
Cisco & Firewall Expertise:
Strong, demonstrated working knowledge of
Cisco infrastructure
and firewalls. Experience with
Palo Alto Firewalls
is a significant advantage (including management via Panorama).
Advanced Networking:
Maintain a detailed and robust understanding of LAN/WAN topologies, including
OSPF, BGP, NAT/PAT, and VPNs .
Security Focus:
Familiarity with information security concepts and best practices, including securing
Industrial Control Systems
(ICS) as defined by
NIST SP800-82 Rev.2 .
Operational Tools:
Working experience with
SolarWinds
and
ServiceNow , and adherence to defined change management processes.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related work experience.
Relevant Experience:
Minimum of
7-10 years
experience maintaining and supporting complex local and wide area network infrastructures.
Security Foundation:
Robust understanding of firewall operation, policy development, deployment, and common network routing and switching protocols.
Soft Skills:
Excellent customer interface skills, the ability to build effective business relationships, multi-task, prioritize, and ask clarifying questions of business customers.
Adaptability:
Proven ability to thrive in and adapt to new and changing technology environments.
Certifications (Preferred):
Current professional certifications such as
CCNP
and/or
PCNSE .
Wireless Experience (Plus):
Experience with
Aruba ClearPass
and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies.
Industry Experience (Plus):
Prior experience in the
Oil and Gas industry
is a plus.
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