Network Engineer II

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Network Engineer II. The right candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of network systems communications.  Configures various network devices and services.  Troubleshoots network issues within established guidelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain computer networks including routers, switches, VPNs and other physical hardware/software
• Monitor systems to improve network performance for all systems
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and communicate networking issues to other employees and management
• Research, install, configure and upgrade network hardware and software
• Create firewall rules and update software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected
• Implement disaster recovery procedures
• Provide on-site support for projects that require on-site installation and support
• Design and implement new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Arrange scheduled upgrades
• Investigate faults in the network
• Update network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Report network status to key stakeholders
• Improve knowledge and understanding of network and security best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems
• Participate in on-call rotation
• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to four years of related work experience
• Must have a vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• Strong understanding of network services and networks protocols (to include but not limited to): BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, VRF, VTP, DHCP, DNS
• Strong understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as routers and switches and firewalls
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently
• Ability to implement and troubleshoot network and security infrastructure
• Manage projects/processes working independently
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to execute excellent customer service relationship skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to lift 50 pounds. 
• In office: Monday through Friday 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from a four-year college or university preferred
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
• Working knowledge regarding Cisco Firewalls preferred
• Experience working in the F5 Load Balancer preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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