Senior IT Systems Analyst (Network Engineer – Hybrid)
Houston Forensic Science Center
Houston, TX
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
POSITION SUMMARY
The
Senior IT Systems Analyst will play a critical role in the operation,
maintenance, and optimization of the organization's networking infrastructure
with a strong emphasis on leveraging Cisco technologies to ensure high
availability, robust connectivity, and secure access. While the role may
contribute to broader IT systems, network operations and reliability remain the
core focus, along with supporting Help Desk operations
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Design, implement, and maintain advanced network
solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, firewall) across
on-premises and
cloud environments using Cisco and Azure technologies
Design and manage Azure networking services
including Virtual Networks (VNets), routing, private connectivity, load
balancing, and network security services.
Provide Tier 2/3 technical
support for escalated network issues.
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot
firewalls in alignment with cybersecurity protocols; oversee load
balancing and proactive performance monitoring.
Administer Active Directory,
Azure/Entra, and M365 tools including Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, and
OneDrive.
Research and recommend
hardware/software solutions (both
cloud and on premises).
Participate
in on-call rotation and respond to Help Desk tickets.
Keyword: Desktop Required Experience:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field required. Experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
7+
years in IT/systems analysis, including 5+ years in network engineering.
5+
years managing LAN, WAN, WLAN, and firewall environments.
3–5 years of hands-on- experience with Cisco and
Azure networking: installation, configuration, testing, and
troubleshooting.
KNOWLEDGE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENT
Strong
expertise of TCP/IP networking and routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), DNS,DHCP,
firewalls, switching, VPN’s, LAN, WAN, and WLAN.
Design,
implement, and maintain hybrid network architectures across on-prem and
cloud environments using Direct Connect, VPNs, and secure routing
strategies
Design
and manage Azure networking services including Virtual Networks (VNets),
routing, private connectivity, load balancing, network segmentation and
network security services
Proficiency
in network diagramming (Visio) and diagnostic/monitoring tools;
familiarity with SolarWinds and Azure monitoring preferred.
Working
knowledge of Active Directory and Windows infrastructure as it relates to
network design.
Experience
implementing automated infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code
frameworks (Terraform, Git and scripting i.e. Python & PowerShell)
Lead
and manage multiple infrastructure projects end-to-end with detailed
documentation and best practices.
Strong
communication, documentation, organizational, and critical thinking skills
with a collaborative, service-oriented approach.
Cisco
CCNA certification preferred.
Benefits:
Houston Forensic Science Center offers a competitive salary and benefit package.