Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and support the Organization’s local area network, wide area network, and Internet system.
• Configures and implements network hardware, software and network communication gateways to other computing environments.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex network, connectivity, and infrastructure issues in a timely manner.
• Implements and supports network security controls in alignment with organizational policies and industry standards.
• Maintain Technical Security: Set the access and authorization controls for everyday operations as well as emergency procedures for data.
• Implements and maintains transmission security controls, including access control mechanisms, audit trails, event reporting, encryption standards, and data integrity protections.
• Maintain network performance and availability, proactively identifying and addressing issues.
• Responds to network incidents and service disruptions, documenting root cause and resolution.
• Implements network changes in accordance with established change management processes.
• Works with IT leadership and vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to support network solutions and services.
• Maintains up-to-date network diagrams, configurations, and operational documentation.
• Supports audit and compliance efforts by maintaining documentation and providing requested system information.
• Provides technical assistance to network operations and staff.
• Create and maintain disaster recovery and emergency operation procedures and risk tolerances for the network.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience required.
• A working knowledge of LANs, WANs, Microsoft Server Systems, SQL, Cisco networking and VPNs.
• Network security experience. CCNA/ Network+/Security+ (preferred).