IT Infrastructure Engineer

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Are you ready to power up your career with one of the nation’s largest and most respected electrical distributors? Since 1952, State Electric Supply Co. has been a leader in the electrical distribution industry, offering unmatched service and expertise across 42 locations in 7 states. Now, we’re looking for a dedicated and motivated Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and help us deliver excellence to our customers in Huntington, WV!

We are currently looking for a dynamic full‑time Infrastructure Engineer to join the team in Huntington, WV
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• May provide guidance and oversight to technical support staff during network‑related projects or troubleshooting efforts.
• Collaborate with other IT professionals, including system administrators, cybersecurity specialists, technical support staff, and external vendors.

• Install, configure, and maintain network hardware and software including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points.
• Install, configure and maintain telephony and video related hardware and software, including IP based PBX, phones, and video endpoints.
• Monitor network performance to ensure availability and reliability, identifying and resolving bottlenecks and connectivity issues.
• Manage and troubleshoot LAN/WAN infrastructure, VPNs, DNS, DHCP, and other network services.
• Implement and enforce network security policies, firewall configurations, and access control standards.
• Provide support and resolution for escalated network‑related service requests.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including network diagrams, configurations, and procedures.
• Conduct regular network performance evaluations and propose necessary upgrades.
• Assist in planning and implementing disaster recovery and backup solutions.
• Stay current on emerging network technologies, protocols, and security threats.
• Participate in IT projects and assist in system upgrades, software rollouts, and infrastructure planning.
• Install, configure, and maintain video surveillance and security camera systems.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards related to IT infrastructure and security.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Solid understanding of networking protocols, concepts, and services (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).
• Proficiency with Cisco, Extreme Networks, or similar network equipment.
• Proficiency with IP‑based telephony technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in both hardware and software networking issues.
• Familiarity with security tools and protocols including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion prevention systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support end users and cross‑functional teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in documentation and technical writing.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands‑on experience in network administration, network support, or a similar role.
• Experience with LAN/WAN environments, TCP/IP protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless technologies.
• Prior work with Microsoft Windows Server (2008 and newer), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and group policies preferred.
• Familiarity with Cisco routers, switches, and other network appliances is highly desirable.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to crawl under desks or into server closets to run cables and perform hardware installation or maintenance.
• Occasional travel to remote sites for network maintenance, installations, or troubleshooting.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: UHC Medical/Prescription/Dental plans, Garner Health services, and VSP Vision for eye care.
• Health Savings Account (HSA):
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