Network Technician

Secom•La Junta, CO

18h•Onsite

About The Position

SECOM is hiring a full-time Network Technician I to work out of our La Junta office. As a Network Technician I, you will provide operational support to field operations, assist in developing network infrastructures, and make recommendations on system enhancements for optimization. You will also develop monitoring strategies to maximize the efficiency of Network Monitoring, monitor and analyze the network to improve system performance, maintain items in monitoring software, maintain alarming thresholds and systems, and coordinate and execute planned and emergency maintenance during maintenance windows. See the attached job description for full duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

Hands-on administration of users, systems, computers, and/or networks
IT industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, JNCIA
Work experience in a NOC or SOC environment
Familiarity with Linux, VMware, Juniper or Calix equipment and systems
Understanding of TCP/IP and data networking
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to work independently
Ability to pay attention to detail, that can handle multiple tasks, and keep both your teammates and customers updated with the status
Excellent communication skills; whether it's a face-to-face meeting, using our collaboration and messaging tools (Teams), video conferences, or email
A valid Colorado driver's license

Nice To Haves

Experience in broadband networks or interested in learning about it
Willing to train the right person for this job

Responsibilities

Provide operational support to field operations.
Assist in developing network infrastructures and make recommendations on system enhancements for optimization.
Develop Monitoring strategies to maximize efficiency of Network Monitoring.
Monitor and analyze network to improve system performance.
Maintain items in monitoring software.
Maintain alarming thresholds and systems.
Coordinate and execute planned and emergency maintenance during maintenance windows.