Network Engineer

When you join Independence First you will be part of acollaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrativebenefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee Business Journal's Best Places to Work

Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our team!

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Benefits include:

• Looking for an Excellent Benefits Package
• Passionate About Helping Others
• 12 sick days, 13 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year
• Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary),AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage)
• Low-cost Vision Insurance
• Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account
• Fitness Center On-site
• Annual Flu Shot
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Position

Description:

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Status: Full Time, Hourly

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Reports to:Information Technology Director /Facilities Director

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Position Summary: The Network Engineer plays a major role in the design, planning, implementation and monitoring a computer network that supports wireless networkservices, video, data, and voice. In addition to the network architecture portion this position is responsible for designing stableimages for network computers, servers, applying all security related software and hardware patches, and ensuring best practices are maintained. This position will also analyze and resolve end userhardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.

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Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 am to4:30 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends.

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Essential Functions of the Position:

• Monitor and manage all aspects of the networking infrastructure toensure optimal performance and security. This includes the firewall,anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems, switches, routers, andinterconnecting equipment.
• Monitor and manage servers, including e-mail, print, mobile device management, backup servers and their associated operating system sand software.
• Keep all hardware and software patched and up to date.
• Help manage system backups in the cloud.
• Help to manage and monitor the server room UPS.
• Help with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software and peripheral devices.
• Help research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
• Assist in IT asset management.
• Help to administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions,and access rights.
• Interact with vendors, outsource rs, and contractors.
• Help monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Perform server and security audits.
• Schedule and performing network improvements, security upgrades and repairs.
• Provide expert analysis and opinions to team members.
• Make recommendations to the IT Director to assist with product selection.
• Keep their own knowledge level current by independently keeping upwith developments, standards, and trends in the industry.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise level.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described andshall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

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Professional Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or [2] years equivalent work experience.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office products including Exchange Online and Azure.
• Advanced knowledge in the use of Fortinet products.
• Advanced knowledge on the use of VMWare and/or Proxmox.
• Advanced knowledge on the use of Intune.
• Advanced knowledge on the administration and troubleshooting of Mitel phone systems.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
• Working expert knowledge of network and PC operating systems,including remote desktop services
• Working expert knowledge of current network hardware, protocols and standards.
• Hands-on…