The Network Engineer has a strong knowledge of network protocols and topologies. The Network Engineer is responsible for designing the network topology, either in part of existing network or the creation of new networks.
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, maintain, and monitor the LAN/WAN
- Administer network products and recommend purchases
- Ensure conformity to network policies and standards
- Direct enhancements to network
- Assist in network security topology
Other typical tasks may also include…
- Advanced network troubleshooting along with coordinating with external technical support
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- At least 4 years of experience in the networking field
- Programming or scripting capabilities and be able to write simple scripts/programs for monitoring and routine maintenance purposes
- Excellent math skills
- Thorough knowledge of network protocols, network layers and network design
- Must be detail orientated
- Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills
- Continually striving to gather current knowledge and information relevant to business needs in order to achieve results
- Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and professionalism at all times
- Able to work independently or collaboratively and maintain a positive attitude
- Able to initiate action and build relationships within the department
- Outstanding planning & Organizational skills
- Actively exchange ideas with others and build on their ideas to identify new solutions
- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions
- Actively influence others to be excited and committed to furthering the organization’s objectives
- Generally spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
- Generally spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body
- Ability to operate computer workstation hardware and software
Preferred Qualifications/Selection Criteria:
- Previous experience as a Network Administrator
- Familiarity with Linux or Windows operating systems is a plus
- Bachelor Science or Master Science degree in Computer Science or Information Systems with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or relevant work experience
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