Network Engineer

Responsible for the planning and evaluating new and existing network systems and services, wide area networks, intranets, and the internet, providing analytical, technical and administrative support. The Network Administrator is responsible for maintaining and operating of the company's network, as well as installing, configuring, testing, and supporting the company's IT infrastructure.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, oversee, develop and implement network policies and procedures.

Ensure network integrity as maintenance and modification projects to existing applications are undertaken.

Troubleshoot network issues.

Install and upgrade network equipment and software.

Create and maintain documentation relating to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.

Establish and document network technical support processes and procedures.

Manage network assets including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications.

Monitor and test network performance and provide performance statistics and reports.

Act as technical liaison between clients, customers and vendors as needed to resolve issues.

Create and maintain system operational documentation for server systems.

Responsible for incident and problem ticket resolution for IT infrastructure systems.

Maintenance and operation of all data and server backup systems.

Recommend, develop and document IT Processes in keeping with existing policies, as well as providing input for new policies.

Perform operating system and application installation, troubleshooting, analysis and resolution for infrastructure server components.

Perform operation and maintenance of network components and cabling systems.

Ensure security and viability of all IT-related systems and processes.

Evaluate and implement intrusion protection and detection systems.

Evaluate and implement encryption, virus protection and multi factor authentication systems.

Preform testing of all security systems prior to implementation to ensure compatibility and deployment.

Coordinate with IT-related vendors when necessary, ensure vendors are following SLA, and procure necessary equipment within the IT budget.

Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.

Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.

Assists other Departments and other administrative personnel as necessary.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

Network+ or Cisco Design/ Architecture Certification or 2 years’ experience with Network design

Network Security (Ethical Hacker, CompTIA Security+, CCNA or other similar certification)

Education, Experience, and/or Training:

At least five (5) years prior experience in technology-related positions with increasing responsibilities for management and support of information systems. (required)

B.S. in Management Information Systems or Computer Science or equivalent experience. (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Killeen, TX 76542: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 40 miles of Florence, TX. (This is a requirement to be considered)

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Required)
• Network Administration: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location