Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.  Strongly prefer industry certifications (e.g. Cisco, Palo Alto, Microsoft, CompTIA) as part of education.

**Will accept an equivalent combination of education, training, IT Certifications or experience.

Experience:

Four (4) years of information technology experience with a concentration of that experience in network engineering or information security.  

Preferred Experience: Network Infrastructure configuration, Virtualization (VMware/HyperV/Nutanix), Firewall, Load Balancing, VPN, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Wireless Networking Administration.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Network architecture models, networking terminology and protocols
• Knowledge of routing concepts (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, etc.), network design principles, and standardized best practices
• Knowledge of advanced network systems, including firewalls, load balancers, internet edge routers, & VPN tunnels.
• Structured Cabling & Media, MDF/IDF Buildout/Design, Specification of UPS & Cooling systems
• Knowledge of server hardware and software, including enterprise operating systems & directory services
• Analyzing and utilizing Network Management and Monitoring Systems
• Interpretation & analysis of event logs, including firewall logs, switch logs, UPS's logs, server logs, etc.

• Systems analysis and design principles;
• Project management principles;
• Applicable programming languages;
• Process improvement principles;
• Web site development methods, principles, and practices;
• Operating systems;
• Customer service principles;
• Training principles;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Interpret blueprints and create technical diagrams using Visio;
• Perform packet capture and network analysis (Media testers, taps, tone generator & probes);
• Implement and administer core network services (DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Radius);
• Remediate/discover system vulnerabilities;
• Data mining, interpreting server logs, edge switch logs, UPS's logs, etc.;
• Install, configure and administer servers (hardware, peripherals, services, shares, settings, directories, storage, etc);
• Install and administer network equipment (ios code, chassis, stacks, optics, modules, blades, power supplies, UPS systems).

• Programming and troubleshooting applications, databases, and systems;
• Utilizing and managing systems;
• Establishing and following procedural and technical standards;
• Monitoring and assessing web sites;
• Training end-users on applications and systems;
• Communicating technical information to a non-technical audience;
• Interpreting customer requirements and translating into system specifications;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.