IT Network Engineer
About The Position
The IT Network Engineer works in the Information Technology Network Department at the Fond du Lac Tribal Center and reports to the Information Technology Supervisor. The position is onsite and is classified as exempt, salaried, and full-time. The listed pay range is $77,589.34 to $87,228.01. The engineer designs, deploys, monitors, secures, and maintains the organization’s LAN, WAN, wireless networks, and related infrastructure. The role includes network documentation, policies and training, asset management, equipment upgrades, vendor coordination, performance reporting, security oversight, audits, backups, and recovery. The engineer also provides guidance to junior team members and responds professionally to requests and problems. The position requires on-call availability and the ability to travel between Fond du Lac locations during the workday; some additional travel may be required. It requires an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science or Information Technology and three years of relevant experience, or five years of combined education/certifications and relevant work experience in lieu of a degree. The role has physical requirements including lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds, walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling, and may involve working in a smoking environment. Employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing and pre-employment and annual background checks.
Requirements
- Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science or Information Technology and at least three years of proven experience as a Network Administrator/Engineer or in a similar role; alternatively, five years of combined education/certifications and proven relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
- Hands-on experience configuring and managing network devices.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools, such as Wireshark or SolarWinds.
- Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
- Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, communication protocols, and Internet standards.
- Ability to research networking issues and products as required.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Self-motivation, direction, and attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Ability to travel to and from different Fond du Lac locations throughout the workday and meet onsite requirements of the IT on-call policy.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work independently, establish priorities, maintain accuracy, and build professional and harmonious working relationships.
- Ability to gain a gaming identification badge to work in and around Casino property and facilities.
- Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and power tools and handle computer components.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds; walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling are required.
- Ability to work in a smoking environment.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Fond du Lac Reservation personnel policies and to pre-employment and annual background checks.
- No driver’s license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Network certifications are preferred.
- Working knowledge of HP/Aruba server and network infrastructure is preferred.
- Proven experience with disaster recovery and network backups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain documentation for network configurations, maps, processes, and service records.
- Develop, implement, and maintain network administration, usage, and disaster recovery policies, procedures, and training plans.
- Design and deploy LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, and other hardware.
- Research network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain current with developments in the networking industry.
- Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to obtain network products and services.
- Manage network assets, including component inventories, documentation, and technical specifications.
- Monitor and test network performance and provide statistics and reports.
- Participate in managing network security solutions.
- Perform server and security audits, system backups, and recovery.
- Provide guidance to junior team members.
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests, complaints, and problems.
- Maintain confidentiality of financial, employee, and client records.
- Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and sensitivity toward visitors and coworkers, and represent the Fond du Lac Band and department professionally in the community.
- Maintain attendance, an organized work area, and flexibility to assume other responsibilities assigned by management.
- Travel to different Fond du Lac locations as required and meet onsite requirements of the IT on-call policy.
- Remain available for on-call work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
