Network Operations Technical Specialist at Targa Resources in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Job Description:

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation and design of local and wide area network infrastructure to support Targa operations. 


• Strong working knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto hardware.


• Maintain a robust, detailed understanding of LAN/WAN topologies utilizing OSPF, BGP, Network Address Translation (NAT/PAT), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN).


• Familiarity with network security best practices and standards.


• Familiarity with Datacenter technologies including Cisco Nexus, VPC, VXLAN, and Data Center Interconnect (DCI).


• Interface with, lead, and direct telecom vendors as needed to complete tasks and projects on time and budget.


• Provide real-time network system support to internal and if needed external customers.


• Evaluate technical specifications for business requirements to develop and implement efficient, cost-effective solutions.


• Serve as a liaison between the business and technical support staff when and as needed.


• Lead job assignments without direct supervision.


• Work closely with management to prioritize business goals and information needs.


• Mentor and share expertise with junior members of the Network team.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related degrees, or related years of experience in lieu of degree.


• Minimum of 7 to 10 years’ experience maintaining local and wide area network infrastructure.


• Strong understanding of information security concepts and best practices for network equipment.


• Robust understanding of firewall operation, policy development and deployment.


• Robust understanding of common network routing and switching protocols.


• Ability to be on rotating 24x7 on-call rotation.


• Ability to conceptualize and assimilate data and present proposals in a clear and concise manner.


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.


• Ability to ask clarifying/probing questions of business customers.


• Ability to adapt effectively to new and changing environments.


• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.


• Regular and reliable attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current certifications preferred – CCNP and/or PCNSE.


• Past experience with Aruba Clear Pass and related Aruba Wireless Infrastructure technologies.


• Current experience in supporting Palo Alto firewalls and familiarity with management via Panorama.


• Prior experience in the Oil and Gas industry a plus.


• Working experience with Solarwinds.


• Familiarity with well-defined change management processes and procedure.


• Self-starter disposition with a positive “can do” attitude.


• Ability and willingness to travel to remote company field locations and lift up to 50 pounds.


• Driven, self-starter with can-do attitude who constantly works to provide great service.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.

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