Local Area Network (LAN) Technician

Trideum Corporation • Arlington Heights, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Trideum Corporation is seeking a Local Area Network (LAN) Technician to support training for Soldiers and units using Command and Control Information Systems (C2IS), including Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) and Mounted Mission Command-System (MMC-S), and simulation systems such as Joint Deployment Logistics Model (JDLM) and Warfighter Simulation (WARSIM). The position is based at the US Army Reserve Mission Training Complex in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and involves travel up to 50%. The technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots network equipment and supports reliable LAN infrastructure.

The role performs day-to-day computer network operations, including hardware and software support, planning and implementing LAN and WAN data connectivity, developing network wiring plans, and supporting network hardware and software purchases. Duties include system installation, backup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for network and remote connectivity. The technician evaluates proposed system solutions, maintains network user documentation and support logs, researches and recommends network and server solutions for large complex networks, and monitors and resolves network issues. The role also maintains network support and archiving procedures, manages network policies and standards, and enforces security procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years of related experience, or a minimum of five years of related experience.
• Experience with network wiring plans, LAN/WAN hardware and software purchases, system installation, backup, maintenance, problem-solving, and network and remote connectivity hardware and software support.
• Experience researching and recommending network and server hardware and software for large complex networks.
• Experience installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a current Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform routine maintenance to ensure network efficiency.
• Collaborate with network engineers and other IT professionals to optimize network performance.
• Maintain network security protocols and ensure data protection.
• Document network configurations and updates.
• Plan and implement data connectivity for LAN and WAN systems, including network wiring plans and hardware or software purchases.
• Install, back up, maintain, and troubleshoot systems and provide network or remote connectivity hardware and software support.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of proposed system solutions.
• Maintain network user documentation, hardware and software application records, and support logs.
• Research and recommend network and server hardware and software solutions for large complex networks.
• Analyze, maintain, and implement network support and archiving procedures; manage network policies, procedures, and standards; and enforce security procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid leave and the ability to cash out leave.
• Free access to certified financial planners, wellness and support services, and discount programs.
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level