Network & System Expert I

Role Summary

Network & Systems Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and configure network switches, routers, firewalls, WiFi systems, and WAN services to ensure efficient and secure connectivity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
• Maintain network diagrams, documentation, and configuration records for easy reference and compliance.
• Supports internal policies and procedures.
• Configure, implement, and manage essential network services, including DHCP, RADIUS, and VPN to ensure secure and efficient user access.
• Monitor and optimize network service performance, resolving any service disruptions promptly.
• Enforce security policies and ensure compliance with best practices for secure authentication and remote access.
• Utilize monitoring tools to generate reports, analyze trends, and make data-driven recommendations for network improvements.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure system-wide network health and troubleshoot system-wide performance issues.
• Assist in the implementation of firewall rules, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security patches to safeguard network infrastructure.
• Ensure network policies and configurations align with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational security protocols.
• Conduct periodic network audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend security enhancements.
• Work closely with other IT professionals to support server, storage, and cloud-based environments that interact with the network.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, assisting with network-related issues and training where necessary.
• Document technical procedures, network changes, and troubleshooting guides for internal knowledge sharing.
• Implement, configure, and administer network monitoring systems to proactively detect, analyze, and respond to network events.
• Infrastructure tasks like enforcing and monitoring security standards & implementing and administering the SIEM system.

Qualifications

• Required: 3 years plus experience in a network engineering role or similar
• Required: Experience in network administration (CCNA, CCNP preferred)
• Required: Experience with dynamic routing protocols (BGP)
• Required: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or completed an education as an IT Specialist for network / system administration
• Preferred: 5 years plus experience in a network engineering role or similar
• Preferred: Working with FortiGate

Skills

• Initiative
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Communication
• Customer Service
• Attention to Detail

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or completed education as an IT Specialist for network / system administration

Additional Requirements

• Travel required: Minimal Travel involved, less than 10%