Network Specialist II or Sr (Candidate can sit in Lewisville TX or Alvin TX)
Summary
Under general supervision, installs, configures, and troubleshoots local area computer networks and associated assemblies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation
- Installs and maintains local area network hardware and software, including servers, peripherals, network nodes, terminals, and wiring
- Evaluates local area network hardware and software requirements and capabilities and makes recommendations
- Coordinates installation of hardware and software by others
- Provides support to and trains users in local area network administration and usage
- Monitors and maintains network stability
- Communicates and coordinates network schedule, backups, and downtime to users
- Coordinates third-party maintenance for network hardware, software, and telecommunications services
- Prepares and maintains documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts
- Coordinates Work With Other Departments Within The Company
- Assists other information systems (IS) personnel with project and problem resolution
- Provides network availability to entire Company for continued ability to succeed in marketplace
Competencies
- Knowledge of data communications principals and interfaces
- Knowledge of telecommunications principals and practice
- Ability to use the protocol analyzer to troubleshoot and examine network protocols
- Ability to use Network Monitoring tools to gather Network statistics and interpret into meaningful information
- Ability to identify and evaluate Network needs to justify and recommend solutions
- Ability to identify and communicate network impact possible due to proposed or planned application installation or network operating system changes
- Provide analysis, planning, and design for Network projects
- Ability to oversee and implement all phases of project management from site planning, to installation, migration, and implementation
- Ability to provide technical assistance on project planning for IS co-workers
- Ability to effectively handle many concurrent assignments with minimum guidelines pertaining to objectives, priorities or technical approach
Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Computer Skills: Possesses in-depth knowledge of Ethernet 802.3 Specifications; TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) suite; and SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) for management of Network devices. Working knowledge of OSI (Open System Interconnection) reference model with emphasis on bottom three layers. In-depth knowledge of LAN topologies such as switching, fast-Ethernet and Vlans and of WAN topologies such as Frame/Relay, HDLC and Point-to-Point.
Analysis and Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
Computer systems environment.