Junior Network Engineer

Implement, maintain, and support our growing network infrastructure. You will be part of a team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet educational objectives and SLAs., * Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)

• Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
• Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
• Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
• Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the district’s security team

• Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution, Install, support, maintain and monitor new switch gear, server hardware and software while ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient use of district resources

• Design, setup and configure complex switching environments

• Supervise the administration of systems and servers related to the network to ensure availability of services to authorized users

• Maintain a thorough understanding of Local Area Networking Assist in the development of guidelines and procedures for administration and security best practices

• Respond to Help Desk support tickets and resolve those in a timely manner Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Director of Technology

• Effectively administer fiscal resources and maintain appropriate and accurate records of all financial activities

• Utilize the instruction staff and support services (intra-district and inter-district) to maintain and improve the instructional program

• Exhibit and encourage high professional and ethical standards Maintain confidentiality

• Punctual and dependable attendance Must be able to work in a collaborative environment to achieve team and district goals

• Remain current on emerging technologies via professional groups, trade magazines, internal and external training, independent research and study, and other avenues available
• Accepts other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Technology

Equipment Used: Personal computer, printer, multi-function copier, smart phone

Working Conditions:

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent district wide travel
• Prolonged use of the computer, bending, sitting, standing, stooping, and lifting
• Able to effectively present information to individuals and groups
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Proven hands-on network engineering experience CCNP preferred

• Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
• Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
• Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools