Network Engineer 4

Job DescriptionJob Title: Network Engineer 4Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Network Engineer 4 with our client located in Houston, TX. Job Description: Reporting to Manager, IT Operations, the Network Engineer 4 develops, plans, and implements projects and initiatives in the areas of network access and design. Acting as a senior technical resource for network technologies, they will work with the team, vendors, and partners to ensure a stable, reliable, and flexible communications infrastructure and help develop strategic initiatives and enhanced services based on business need and new technologies. Job Responsibilities: • Maintains and administers core networking devices including firewalls, switches, routers, wireless controllers and access points • Maintains and administers various wide area and local area networks to ensure correct functionality and configuration. • Maintains and administers VOIP phone systems and networks • Is the primary point of contact for vendors and partners on network related issues, products, and services • Performs periodic network inventory and configuration audit tasks • Leads IT projects and works them to completion • Schedules and coordinates network hardware maintenance windows with support personnel. • Remote support and on-call hours may be required on a rotational basis. • Maintains and implements the processes, policies, and procedures that deal with network services and equipment • Researches and tests new and emerging systems and network technologies; makes recommendations to the Operations Manager. Job Qualifications: • A minimum of a B.S. degree in computer science or engineering is required. Alternatively, an additional 4 years (14 total) highly relevant full-time working experience may be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree. • Minimum of 10 years of full-time, relevant working experience in network design and support including LANs, WANs, and wireless is required. • Experience with Fortinet is required. • Design and supporting VOIP systems or QoS/CoS is required. • Network protocols (BGP, MPLS, VPN, OSPF, TCP/IP, STP) is required. • Authentication / authorization technologies (802.1x, NAC, Aruba Clearpass, Cisco ISE, or equivalent) and ACLs • VPN technology (site to site, IPSEC, always on VPN clients) • Experience with all levels of network hardware (switches, routers, firewalls) • Supporting and working with environments supported by service providers. • Demonstrated technical documentation ability • Demonstrated professionalism and skills to communicate effectively with internal departments. Nice To Have: • Working in a highly-regulated industry • Familiarity Aruba OS, Aruba OS-CX • Certifications in relevant areas (Cisco, Aruba, others) • Linux Support and Administration • Experience with 21 CFR Part 610 or ISO 25746 Job Details: • Direct Hire • Pay Range: $124,400 - $150,138 annually • Location: Houston, TX (100% Onsite). About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future. Meet Your RecruiterTina Sturgeon

Created: 2026-03-04