Senior Network Engineer - Remote

Position Summary

Tailored Brands, Inc. is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. We help our customers look and feel their best by delivering personalized products and services through our convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. Our brands include Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores Clothing for Men and K&G.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network/security engineer responsible for designing, implementing, data center network, Palo Alto solution, and cloud computing. While also supporting LAN/WAN network connectivity services for 1,000+ networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement and maintain private, public and hybrid cloud network solutions / connectivity, all aspects of the network infrastructure, supporting medium to large size offices
• Design, plan, implement and maintain Palo Alto, Checkpoint, and Fortinet firewall in larger size network environment
• Collaborate with team members and various groups to identify and develop scalable network designs, solutions, and policy recommendation
• Ensure continued smooth operation of the global network infrastructure, working to minimize network downtime and the effects of downtime users by scheduling needed maintenance or upgrades to provide minimal disruption of service to users.
• Monitor and analyze network performance proactively to detect and resolve issues, and perform stringent network testing before implementing solutions
• Support internal application groups by identifying and presenting network-impacting requirements to other members of the network engineering team
• Perform configuration, upgrades, and deployment of routers and switches for all store locations
• Plan and maintain the highly technical, logical network configuration of routers, switches, Wi-Fi access points associated with network traffic
• Lead network projects, including the installation of new network hardware or software, and network configuration and design
• Support the Service Desk with troubleshooting circuit, equipment and network issues and be the senior resource to assist with resolving critical/high impact customer issues
• Present solutions and make recommendations to departmental leadership
• Document timely status updates and accurately document problem resolution
• Research and evaluate emerging technology for future applications
• Participate in the rotating “on call” schedule with other team members, providing third-tier support, solving the more complex networking trouble
• Provide guidance, work direction, and information to other technical network employees
• Assist other Network Engineers on projects, performing various tasks as required
• Articulate effectively complex ideas/networking concepts through a business lens
  

Skills, Abilities, Experience & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network routers, switches and firewalls for medium and large size locations and enterprises.
• Skilled in hybrid networking environments - connecting on-prem to cloud networks (GCP and AWS)
• In-depth understanding of communication protocols (mainly TCP/IP) and routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF , EIGRP)
• Solid Palo Alto firewall experience
• CCNP, or similar level certification, is minimum required
• Experience with PCI/PII; IDS/IPS; APM; Designing and implementing Business Continuation Plans; Troubleshooting multi-vendor routers and switches; Network Management tools (NetScout, SolarWinds, Netflow Analyzer) preferred
• Experience with Cisco OTV, LISP and understanding of Cisco Nexus
• Experience with Cloud based networking design and technology including, but not limited to, GCP/AWS and Terraform
• Working knowledge of VMware and NSX SDN is a plus
• Ability and willingness to perform on call support 24X7X365
• Demonstrated experience with: Implementing and supporting medium to large enterprise-sized Cisco LANS/WANS, exhibiting a proven understanding of established enterprise routing schemes and protocols.
• Designing and implementing QOS; Supporting Cisco wide area networks, MPLS technology, and troubleshooting circuit issues including Broadband connectivity
• Working knowledge of Web Security Systems, Two Factor Authentication, SMTP Gateway servers, Cisco ASA and Juniper SSL VPN
• Ability to support Site-to-Site VPN, Client VPN connectivity, Aruba and Cisco Enterprise Wi-Fi solutions
• Working knowledge of Application Load Balancers
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities with strict attention to detail
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn on the job and through self-study
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced demanding work environment
• Ability to work individually as well as in a team environment and handle a dynamic workload and prioritize projects and tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Disciplined time management skills
• Highly dependable with a strong work ethic
• Houston, Texas area resident
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Ability to pass a thorough background check
  

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week
  

COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

Tailored Brands requires all Corporate & Shared Services employees either (a) establish that they have been fully vaccinated; or (b) obtain an approved reasonable accommodation exempting them from this requirement due to a medical reason, or because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice, as a condition of employment. For purposes of this policy, a fully vaccinated person is someone who has received all recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the World Health Organization (WHO), including vaccinations that have been approved pursuant to an Emergency Use Authorization, and it has been at least 14 days since the administration of the final dose.

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Work Locations: 01099I IT Dept. 6380 Rogerdale Rd Houston 77072

Job: Information Technology (IT)

Organization: Tailored Shared Services

Shift: Day Job