Network Analyst

Job Title: Network Analyst
Location: 1111 Louisiana St in downtown Houston, Texas
Duration: Long term contract
Client: CenterPoint Energy

Top Skills:

• Network Engineer Route/Switch
• NERC CIP
• Understanding of OT network s

Summary

The main function of a Network Analyst is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.
Job Responsibilities

• Planning, design, and installation of routers, switches, or other network components
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the following: spanning tree, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), VLAN technologies, WAN protocols
• Conduct network troubleshooting using network protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark
• Possess good working knowledge and experience in planning, design, installation, and support of LAN (Ethernet, Gig-Ethernet)
• Possess good working knowledge and experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) protocols such as: CONITEL, DNP, Modbus and 68150
• Possess good working knowledge of cybersecurity
• Possess good NERC-CIP knowledge and SME (Subject Matter Expert) during audits
• Conduct knowledge transfer activities with peers or other support groups
• Responsible for vendor comparisons as needed
• Maintain network drawings
• Provide testing for new network hardware and software solutions
• Accountable for adhering to Change Management process for network related incidents
• Participates in process improvement initiatives
• Serve as member of technical team on selected large-scale substation networking projects
• Provides support, testing, troubleshooting for all business applications
• Utilize intelligent network management tools to isolate problems or improve network performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required
• 5 7 years experience required
• Network/systems administration/related work experience required
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification a plus
• Knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage
• Knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software