Network Engineer III

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 III. The right candidate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of network systems communications, configures various network devices and services, and troubleshoots the network issues within established guidelines. This role will lead the architecture, implementation, and optimization of our next-generation enterprise network. As a senior member of the team, you will be the subject matter expert for our Cisco ACI (Data Center) and SD-WAN (Wide Area Network) environments.

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

• ACI Fabric Leadership: Design and manage a Multi-Pod/Multi-Site Cisco ACI environment. Oversee the configuration of Tenants, VRFs, Bridge Domains, ESGs, EPGs, and Contracts

• Security & Segmentation: Architect and deploy segmentation strategies within the Data Center to prevent lateral movement of threats.

• Tier 3 Escalation: Serve as the final point of escalation for complex network outages (L1–L7). Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis (RCA) using packet capture and advanced telemetry

• 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

• Improve knowledge and understanding of network and security best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems

• 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

• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

• Participate in on-call rotation

• Regular and reliable attendance

Education and/or Experience

• Experience: 8–10+ years in Enterprise Networking, with at least 3+ years of hands-on ACI and SD-WAN production experience

• Certifications: CCIE (Data Center or Enterprise) is highly preferred. CCNP (Data Center) or Cisco Certified Specialist in ACI/SD-WAN is required

• Networking Protocols: Expert knowledge of BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN, and MPLS

• SDN Tools: Deep familiarity with Cisco APIC, vManage, vSmart, and vBond controllers

• Security: Strong experience with Firewalls (Cisco)

• Advanced understanding of network services and networks protocols (to include but not limited to): BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, VRF, VTP, DHCP, DNS

• Advanced understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as routers and switches and firewalls

• Working knowledge with Cisco IOS and Nexus NX-OS

• Advanced understanding of OSI model and troubleshooting of technology related issues

• Able to work well in a fast-paced environment and be comfortable in stressful situations

• Effectively communicate with management and non-technical personnel on any technology issue to ensure they understand the nature of the issue and current statue easily understood on any outage conference calls

• Detail oriented self-motivated goal driven

• 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

• Experience managing large 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 sit for majority of 8-hour workday; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Ability to lift 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision

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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