Network Analyst Jobs in Houston, TX

Role description

Network Architect

Group Manager I - Telco Engineering

Who We Are:

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.

With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

Visit us at UST.com.

You Are:

UST is searching for an experienced Network Architect with strong expertise in HPE/Aruba infrastructure to design, implement, and support enterprise-grade network environments.

The opportunity:

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise network infrastructure, including routing, switching, and scalable data center architectures (Spine-Leaf).

• Architect and support highly available and secure networking environments across on-prem and hybrid landscapes.

• Deploy and manage Aruba/HPE networking solutions, including Controllers, AirWave, Central, ClearPass, and Access Points.

• Configure and optimize routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Multicast, and RIP.

• Implement and manage network services and tools, including F5 GTM/LTM, VPN, SSH, Proxy, IDS/IPS, NetFlow, and QoS.

• Design and support secure network environments, including firewalls, IPSec, SIEM integration, and device hardening.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

• Strong expertise in networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPAM.

• Hands-on experience with routing & switching, including enterprise and data center environments.

• Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 networking.

• Strong knowledge of wireless technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).

• Proficiency in network security technologies: firewalls, IPSec, IDS/IPS, SIEM.

• Experience with NAT, ACLs, web security, and traffic management.

• Exposure to network monitoring and analytics tools (e.g., NetFlow).

• Solid understanding of WAN, SD-WAN, and global networking architecture.

• Experience with structured cabling and physical infrastructure is a plus.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as Aruba (ACMP/ACSP), CCNP/CCIE, or equivalent.

• Experience working in large-scale enterprise or global environments.

• Exposure to cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) is an added advantage.

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: Texas

Compensation Range: $114,000-$171,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

network architecture,network automation,network access control,network implementation,

Benefits
Compensation range: $114,000.00 to $171,000.00 per year
About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.