Network Security Specialist - New Orleans

Hoist & Crane Service Group•New Orleans, LA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports on-site to our Corporate Office in New Orleans, LA Responsibilities Include: Collect network performance data, monitor network security, and optimize server capacity to manage the flow of information. Perform network upgrades and fix network errors at client locations. Determining company needs and coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures with the IT team. Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations. Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers. Enhancing network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts. Determining company needs and coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures with the IT team. Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems. Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures. Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security. Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made. Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems. Running diagnostic tests and performing repairs, as well as developing backup, archiving, and data retrieval procedures. Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required. Training junior IT staff, preparing user manuals, and providing remote or onsite technical support. Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications. Ensuring secure and stable server connectivity and testing network protocols. Creating internet domains and optimizing intranet performance. Testing data exchange and communication between computers, routers, modems, and servers. Installing, updating, and configuring end-user networking accessories. Monitoring server capacity and performance to keep up with demand in online traffic. Keeping informed of developments in network technologies and infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional preferred.
A minimum of four years of related experience.
Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
Great organizational and time management skills.
Willingness to visit all company locations.
Availability to perform network repairs outside of business hours.
Windows server 2016/2019, Linux, VM, PowerShell
The qualified candidate will be able to pass drug, alcohol, background, and motor vehicle check.

Nice To Haves

Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect network performance data, monitor network security, and optimize server capacity to manage the flow of information.
Perform network upgrades and fix network errors at client locations.
Determining company needs and coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures with the IT team.
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations.
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers.
Enhancing network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts.
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems.
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures.
Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security.
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made.
Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems.
Running diagnostic tests and performing repairs, as well as developing backup, archiving, and data retrieval procedures.
Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required.
Training junior IT staff, preparing user manuals, and providing remote or onsite technical support.
Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications.
Ensuring secure and stable server connectivity and testing network protocols.
Creating internet domains and optimizing intranet performance.
Testing data exchange and communication between computers, routers, modems, and servers.
Installing, updating, and configuring end-user networking accessories.
Monitoring server capacity and performance to keep up with demand in online traffic.
Keeping informed of developments in network technologies and infrastructure.