Network EngineerLocation: Houston, TX Duration: 06 Months Contract Rate: DOE US Citizens and Green Cards, GC EAD and H4 EAD preferred.Primary ResponsibilitiesInstall and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.Install and maintain network hardware and software.Analyze and isolate issues.Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.Evaluate and modify system's performance.Identify user needs.Determine network and system requirements.Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.Design and deploy networks.Perform network address assignment.Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls, phones, smartphones (iPad/iPhone), software deployment, security updates and patches.Education Qualifications4-year degree in computer science or related field.CISCO CCNA certification.10+ years' successful network troubleshooting experienceMust be able to complete complex projects with minimal to no supervisionProven experience managing a large and complex networkEffective problem-solving skillsStrong safety record and a history of establishing safe work practicesRequired SkillsMS Windows ServerSoftware distribution via IntuneOkta adminOffice 365 adminCohesity Backup systemMS RDSVM WarePalo-Alto firewall adminPalo-Alto GlobaProtect VPNAvaya PBXPrinter managementProof Point email securityCrowd StrikeCisco UmbrellaPlusDigital Gardian experienceZertoNimble StorageHPE SimpliVityForeScoutAzure ADPiOS MDM using InTune