Wide Area Network Engineer

Bertie County School District•Windsor, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wide Area Network (WAN) Analyst is responsible for designing and implementing wide area networks in a local school agency. Employee supervises the installation, maintenance, and operation of a wide area network and associated computer hardware and software. Employee coordinates with the Director of Instructional Technology and Coordinator of Technology Services the evaluation of school system networking needs and recommends improvements and modifications to existing infrastructure. Employee diagnoses and resolves complex wide and local area network issues.

Requirements

Completion of a four-year degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field with coursework in networking and two years of network experience including wide area networks, and supervisory training or experience; or
Associate’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, two years’ experience in a wide area network environment, supervisory training or experience; or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of networking protocols, experience in routed and frame relay network environments, experience with network management utilities
Certification in network operating systems’ software such as Novell Administrator, Novell Engineer, or Microsoft Engineer, or other appropriate hardware certifications, such as Cisco, or
Any equivalent combination of training, certification, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Must be able to: Walk, lift, reach, stoop, sit, squat, bend, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch and type for extended periods of time up to 10 hours
Prepare, read, comprehend and analyze a variety of complex forms, reports, spreadsheets, maps, plans, records, documentation and correspondence in all languages required by the job
Speak to individuals or groups of people with poise, voice control and confidence
Respond adequately to inquiries or complaints
Write using standard convention in all languages required by the job
Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form
Communicate effectively and efficiently in all languages required by the job using whatever communication device or system is required (telephone, Braille)
Use/interpret job related terminology, mathematical formulas and functions effectively and efficiently
Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions maintaining effective working relationships
Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
Be sensitive to cultural differences among individuals and groups of persons
Operate a motor vehicle
Operate/use a variety of job specific office machines and other office equipment
Manage multiple high priority initiatives in a fast paced, highly technical environment
Successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting and administrative responsibilities of this position

Responsibilities

Designs and implements wide area networks including network firewall, switches, routers, wireless access points, and other peripheral devices.
Installs and configures all necessary networking devices.
Acts as a backup for maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure.
Operates and maintains wide area networks, tracks significant problems, monitors performance, and performs upgrades to hardware and software as required.
Installs or modifies existing installations of networked computer hardware, software, and other components.
Manages design, cleanliness, and capacity of physical networking equipment and cabling infrastructure.
Ensures the safety of users and equipment, including compliance with fire codes.
Maintains accurate and current inventory and documentation.
Participates in long- and short-range technology planning.
Trains technical staff at the system and building level to follow proper operating procedures necessary to maintain the integrity of the network.
Maintains documentation regarding network configurations, operating procedures, and service records relating to network hardware and software.
Collaborates with Technology Support Analyst to support end-user devices.
Collaborates with Network Services Engineer to plan and design adequate network infrastructure.
Provides training for staff as appropriate.
Seeks and participates in opportunities for professional growth.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor