02/09/2022
Location: Columbus, OH/ central Ohio – must be available for hybrid work from home and on site.
SUMMARY: Maintains the integrity, reliability, and performance of the existing network as well as developing new designs to support the future growth of the network; responsible for the configuration, operation, and administration of network server hardware, operating systems, and communications links.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists users to achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analysis, procurement support, installation, and problem resolution for the local and wide area networks.
Defines and implements solutions to integrate desktop and shared devices into local and wide area networks and/or other host-based networks.
Recommends appropriate computer tools to users, including equipment software, documentation, and training.
Analyze users’ needs; recommends appropriate network configurations to meet users’ needs and departmental standards.
Implements and maintains bridges, routers, gateways, remote access servers, domain servers, security firewalls, application and device servers and Internet or Intranet devices and connections.
Designs, configures, monitors, and optimizes local and wide area networks for optimal performance, maximum availability, minimal maintenance, and reasonable costs.
Configures and troubleshoots various technologies and protocols, such as EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, LACP, VLANs, DHCP, ISCSI, VoIP, ESXi, etc.
Designs, implements, and maintains 10Gb SAN networks for virtualization with VMware EXSi.
Performs preventative and fault isolation maintenance on the local and wide area networks.
Performs file maintenance on servers, domains, electronic post offices, and user files and/or databases.
Designs, configures, maintains, and manages network security features for local and wide area networks.
Configures, monitors, and maintains anti-virus programs to ensure network and systems integrity; adds and deletes users as required on network servers and applications.
Maintains up-to-date expertise in the operation and application of standard microcomputer software and a working knowledge of a variety of commonly used hardware and software.
Manages backup infrastructure for customers, including setup, troubleshooting, and daily documentation.
Reviews vulnerability scans and remediate any issues, along with documenting all issues and remediations for client knowledge.
Patches client servers on a monthly basis and documents all successes and failures for client knowledge.
Assesses Client environments and producing technical documentation for recommendations.
Participates in Project Planning and serves as Project Lead on Client projects.
Mentors more junior technical staff to help develop a stronger team of technology professionals.
Serves as an escalation point for complex technical issues.
Interacts with Vendors for quoting of solutions, development of recommendations, selection and implementation of tools, and escalated technical support.
Serves as pre-sales engineer to help educate clients and close new business.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in related field, six to eight years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Core Infrastructure, ITIL Foundation.
Proficiency network infrastructure design, configuration, and implementation.
Proficiency with at least two of the following technologies: Cisco, SonicWall, Sophos, and Meraki infrastructure solutions.
Familiarity with Zyxel, Juniper, and Aruba infrastructure solutions is desired.
Proficiency with VMware environments.
Cyber Security experience is a plus; investigating, troubleshooting, and remediating network/system security related issues and developing solutions/strategies to protect against security threats. Experience with NIST Frameworks also a plus.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot various technologies and protocols, such as EIGRP, OSPF, MPLS, IPsec, LACP, VLANs, DHCP, ISCSI, VoIP, ESXi, etc.
Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining 10Gb SAN networks for virtualization with VMware EXSi.
Experience working with SAN-based Data Stores.
Must possess working knowledge of and direct experience with network design and troubleshooting; routing, bridging, and gateways; Internet web site applications and servers; LAN support; hardware/software.
