Network Engineer

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GVEC proudly provides Electric, Internet, HVAC, Solar and Battery Storage, and Electrician services in and around South-Central Texas. We have high expectations for our team members and in turn, support them with an excellent total rewards package and advancement opportunities. We want people who offer talent, a positive attitude, creative ideas and a strong work ethic to deliver unexpected results.

What We Are Looking For

GVEC is looking to hire a full-time Network Engineer to develop, implement and support complex networking solutions to address various business challenges. This person thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment to provide operational support and implement new technologies. The Network Engineer is a collaborative team player and works well in cross-functional groups with the added ability and willingness to mentor others. This person has a sound business approach in order to support GVEC’s initiatives. This team member delivers exceptional customer experiences and drives operational excellence in their everyday work. Besides being a solid technical role, this position requires strong people skills and enjoys the dynamic nature of GVEC’s environment.

How You’ll Help

and troubleshoot a scalable ISP network, including topological / protocol hierarchies, redundancy and policies

understanding of IP Routing Protocols, design, and optimization

and implement network solutions-based architectures to increase efficiencies

scheduled network maintenance activities

on one or more projects as a team member and occasionally as a project team lead

network standards and provide feedback to the Network Team

and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience for both internal and external customers

after-hours On-Call support as required

Perform all other duties as assigned

Experience/Skills You’ll Need

years’ experience with Service Provider network design and support

understanding and application experience with BGP, RSVP, LDP, MPLS and OSPF

in fault isolation logic and techniques independently

understanding of MPLS-enabled networks and applications (l3vpn, l2tp, vpls)

of Ethernet Layer 2 protocols and technologies: VLANs, rSTP and Metro Rings

understanding of TCP/IP (both IPv4/IPv6)

operational knowledge of Cisco, Brocade and Juniper routers and switches

to script using PERL/Python/Shell is desirable

verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and confidently

problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively troubleshoot minor issues independently with an impeccable sense of integrity

You’ll Need (continued)

ability to effectively evaluate and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

player with the resolve to provide and take constructive criticism that helps evolve the team

Preferred Experience/Skills

degree (BA or BS); technical degree required, with relevant experience

- Cisco CCNP and/or Juniper JNCIS

Your Pay

The pay range for this role is between $111,000 - $142,000 annually. Pay will be commensurate based on your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, GVEC ties cash bonuses to a multitude of Cooperative benchmarks set forth annually.