Network Engineer

Good Samaritan • Vincennes, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer designs and implements computer and information networks, including LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. The role performs network modeling, analysis, and planning and may design network and computer security measures, as well as research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.

The position oversees network solution implementation to meet performance, security, and compliance requirements; troubleshoots complex network issues and remediates performance bottlenecks; and works with IT, business teams, and vendors to turn business requirements into technical solutions. The Network Engineer documents network designs, configurations, and performance metrics, communicates and coordinates effectively with coworkers, and serves as the rotating monthly security lead to coordinate security activities and escalate concerns. The role also collaborates with the team to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot telephony systems, and keeps current with network technologies and industry trends. Other duties may be assigned.

This position is onsite. A bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience. The posting describes preferred experience ranging from a minimum of two years in IT infrastructure to five or more years in computer/network diagnostics, repair, and administration. In-depth knowledge of system and network infrastructure and operating systems is required. Relevant certifications are preferred or highly desirable.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of system and network infrastructure and operating systems.
• Preferred bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent amount of hands-on experience.
• Preferred minimum of two years of IT infrastructure experience.
• Five or more years of previous experience with computer/network diagnostics, repair, and administration is preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet, CompTIA, Microsoft, or other technical certifications are preferred or highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking, engineering, or a related field.
• Two or more years of IT infrastructure experience.
• Five or more years of computer/network diagnostics, repair, and administration experience.
• CCNA/CCNP, Fortinet, CompTIA, Microsoft, or other relevant technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of network solutions, ensuring performance, security, and compliance requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, and maintain optimal network performance.
• Collaborate with IT, business teams, and vendors to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain documentation of network designs, configurations, and performance metrics.
• Communicate and coordinate with coworkers, sharing timely updates and information.
• Serve as the rotating monthly security lead, coordinate security activities, and communicate and escalate security concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with the team to administer, maintain, and troubleshoot telephony systems to ensure reliability and availability.
• Keep abreast of network technologies and industry trends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time