IT Specialist

THE MAPLECREST GROUP, LLC
Kansas City, MO, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$79,851.0 - $96,179.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Amazon Web Services Apple Mac Systems Microsoft Azure Bash Shell Border Gateway Protocol Unix Ubuntu (Operating System) CentOS Cisco PIX Cloud Computing
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Complex Networks Computer Networks System Configuration Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Debian Linux Linux DevOps Domain Name System (DNS) Ethernet Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol VMware ESX Servers Hyper-V Networking Hardware Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) Intrusion Detection Systems Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Security Network Troubleshooting Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP) Linux Distribution Windows Servers Network Architecture Networking Basics Network Monitoring Routing Network Administration Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Paessler Router Traffic Grapher Performance Tuning Public Key Infrastructure Windows PowerShell Systems Development Life Cycle Cloud Services Ansible Security Information and Event Management Solaris (Operating System) Systems Integration TCP/IP Wireshark Virtual Local Area Networks Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere SSL Certificate Management Network Switches Network Routers Scripting Transport Layer Security Identity Services Engine Load Balancing System Availability Software Security Firewalls (Computer Science) SolarWinds (Software) Cybercrime Patch Management Firewall Services Module Splunk Cisco Switches Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

Join our dynamic team as an IT Specialist and become a vital driver of our technology infrastructure! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network systems that keep our operations running smoothly. Your expertise will ensure high availability, security, and performance across diverse IT environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to solve real-world challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career!, * Install, configure, and support network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and SANs to optimize system performance.

  • Manage and troubleshoot computer networks using protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and VLANs to ensure seamless connectivity.
  • Implement and maintain network security measures including VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, Cisco ISE for identity services, PKI for certificate management, and firewall configurations like Cisco ASA.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and system hardening procedures to safeguard against cyber threats while supporting network infrastructure upgrades.
  • Support virtualization environments such as VMware vSphere and ESXi; administer cloud services like AWS and Azure for scalable solutions.
  • Automate network and system administration tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, Python, and tools like Ansible.
  • Provide technical troubleshooting support across operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), UNIX variants (Solaris, BSD), macOS, and openSUSE.
  • Monitor network health with tools like SolarWinds and PRTG; perform regular system updates and patch management aligned with ITIL best practices.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of computer networking concepts including LAN/WAN architecture, routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP), network switching (Cisco switches), and Ethernet standards.
  • Proficiency in configuring and managing network security components such as VPNs (IPsec & SSL), SSO integrations, LDAP/Active Directory management, GPO policies, DHCP/DNS services.
  • Experience with network troubleshooting tools like Wireshark or SolarWinds Network Management Suite; ability to diagnose complex issues swiftly.
  • Knowledge of high availability architectures including load balancing solutions (F5 or similar) and clustering techniques for critical systems.
  • Familiarity with SDLC processes for deploying secure applications; experience with DevOps practices integrating automation tools like Ansible or PowerShell scripting.
  • Strong background in IT infrastructure management encompassing operating systems (Windows Server & Linux), virtualization (VMware vSphere & Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (AWS & Azure).
  • Ability to perform vulnerability assessments using tools like Splunk or other SIEM solutions; implement system hardening measures based on best practices.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • 401(k)
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance, * 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance

About the company

Join us to be at the forefront of technological innovation! Your expertise will empower our organization’s digital backbone while offering continuous opportunities for growth in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence in IT support and infrastructure management.

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