Systems Network Engineer

• Building, configuring, and maintaining the networked computer system, including server hardware, system software, and applications for high operability according to best practices.
• Monitoring, documenting, and thoroughly testing data backup regiment following 3-2-1 strategy and HIPAA security standards
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, networking, and system issues efficiently, effectively, and proactively.
• Architecting infrastructure design for security and redundancy, rollout planning, and implementation for upgrading defective or outdated infrastructure and patch management
• Researching, planning, and recommending new approaches to improve the performance and enhance device, network and systems security.
• Actively collaborates with team and stakeholders in addressing and preventing bottlenecks, degradation in service quality and patterns of systemic issues.
• Updating policies and procedures which agency employees need to adhere according to HIPAA security practices on systems and network.
• Creating and maintaining system design and topology documentation for accuracy reflecting current environment.
• Maintaining technical knowledge in network best practices with a focus on security. Sharing and preaching latest server, systems, applications, and techniques.
• Audits existing team time wasters and creates workflow automation where effectively possible.
• Analyses current network operations and creates workflow automation when possible.
• This is completed through written automation scripts, creating deployment packages, creating group policies and looking at new automation techniques/tools that can work. Methods for automation is up to the Engineer’s determination.

• A degree in computer science, IT, engineering or related qualification
• Minimum certifications: Microsoft and CCNA certifications
• Optional certifications: virtual environment
• 3 years of experience administering virtual environments
• LAN and WAN experience
• A focus on systems and network security.
• Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols
• Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches and phone systems
• Familiarity with various backup technologies for 3-2-1 backup strategies
• Familiarity with SQL systems administration and database operations
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of workloads with critical deadlines
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Patient and professional demeanor, with a can-do attitude
• Ability to think through problems and visualize solutions
• Detail-oriented maintaining accurate diagrams and documentation
• Resourceful with an ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology
• Ability to work with all levels of staff within and outside of IT and outside the organization.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Dependable and flexible when necessary.

Compensation Range: $72,760/yr - $118,467/yr

Work culture matters at 5A! We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a medical coverage option as low as $5 with free dental HMO, vision, life insurance, AD&D and disability insurance. We offer a 401k with an annual match up to 3%, annual performance reviews with up to 4% merit (6% for direct service providers), plus annual retention stipends. We offer team building retreats, wellness incentive, 12 paid holidays and flexible work schedules, including remote options for identified positions!