Responsibilities and Duties

• Monitor and maintain the organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet connectivity to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Implement and manage network security measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats. This includes configuring firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, such as connectivity problems, network outages, and performance bottlenecks.
• Plan and execute network upgrades and expansions to accommodate the organization's growth and changing requirements as well as create and maintain backups and disaster recovery plan for network related systems.
• Configure and manage network devices, including firewalls, switches, access points, and other networking equipment.
• Use network monitoring tools to continuously monitor network performance and identify potential issues proactively.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks such as system updates, patches, and upgrades to keep the infrastructure up-to-date and secure.
• Manage and configure servers, both physical and virtual, to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot operating systems, such as Windows Server, Linux, or other specialized systems, depending on the organization's needs.
• Create and manage user accounts and access permissions to various systems and applications.
• Implement and maintain security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access, viruses, malware, and other security threats.
• Set up and manage data backup and recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability in case of system failures or disasters.
• Configure and maintain network services, including DNS, DHCP, and other switching services required for network functionality.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues for both servers and end-user systems.
• Use monitoring tools to proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, system errors, and other issues.
• Maintain comprehensive system documentation, including configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and industry standards, such as data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and IT security best practices.
• Respond to and address system-related incidents and outages promptly and effectively.
• Work with other IT teams and departments to support various projects and integrate systems and services.
• Special projects as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Has at least 4+ years of proven working experience as a Network Engineer or similar role.
• Has at least 2+ years working in Microsoft Azure.
• Proficient with networking concepts, protocols, subnetting and services.
• Security-focused mindset and knowledge of IT security best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues and end-users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant network certifications like Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, etc., Fortinet preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave

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