Tallahassee, FL
Requirements:
- Availability to work at the Client’s site in Tallahassee, FL (required);
- IT work experience in infrastructure/network environments performing network engineering (hardware and/or software), design, planning and implementation (3+ years);
- Experience with networking technologies, including LAN, WAN, routing, switching, VPNs, and wireless networks;
- Experience implementing and managing security measures, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and virtual private networks (VPNs);
- Experience utilizing network monitoring tools and analyzing network performance metrics to identify and address issues proactively;
- Current industry certification in networking, such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+, or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), among others
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage and configure changes to the Department’s network monitoring tools.
- Manage ongoing maintenance tasks to include, but not limited to, installing patches, updates, and security fixes to keep the network up-to-date and secure.
- Manage and configure switches, wireless access points, routers, and various other network related equipment, to include running cable and fiber.
- Manage and configure changes to firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, virtual private networks, and the development of security policies and procedures.
- Provide assistance with the configuration and optimization of routers, switches, and access points to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
- Provide assistance troubleshooting and resolving network-related issues and outages.
- Monitor network performance and provide the department with weekly reports, due by Friday each week, providing insights into the health of the network, its capacity, and utilization.
- Have the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals, understand client requirements, and provide timely updates and reports.