Network Engineer

ASM Research•San Antonio, TX

19h

About The Position

Responsible for the build, support, administration, and optimization of the network and associated systems software and hardware. Assists in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting small-scale network deployments. Conducts routine tests to ensure operability and security of the network. Troubleshoots common network problems and escalates complex/large-scale network issues appropriately.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree (BS preferred) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or other related field.
0-2 years of experience in network administration.
Applies technical and practical knowledge and understanding of system testing and analysis.
Maintains knowledge of backup/recovery practices.
Experience with industry router configurations and switch configurations.
Experience in the administration of a Microsoft Active Directory network environment.
Knowledge of, and the ability to practically apply, necessary testing, practices and procedures.
Strong oral and written communications skills; well as strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Strong diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong technical knowledge of network, security and storage infrastructure including: local area networks, wide area networks, wireless networking, VPN, firewalls, routers, switches, load balancers, WAN optimizers, endpoint security and encryption, proxy servers, digital certificates, data center management and cabling standards.
Ability to troubleshoot through the use of techniques and methods which will isolate and identify faulty components or configurations within a system so that services can be quickly restored to normal levels of operation.
Experience with troubleshooting network connectivity (LAN, WAN and VPN).
Knowledge of telecommunications voice and data networks.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Network+ and/or CCNA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Installs and supports LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
Installs, configures, and maintains network infrastructure devices as well as all related hardware and software.
Monitors network to maintain integrity and security.
Maintains network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.
Maintains network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, intrusion detection systems.
Assists in designing, deploying, and troubleshooting small-scale network deployments.
Conducts appropriate, routine tests to ensure the proper working condition and security of developed and purchased network systems.
Assists with operation, configuration, and maintenance of telecommunications such as voice, video, and data transport and associated hardware.
Performs network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
Monitors network performance and performs common network restoration/recovery actions.