Junior Network Engineer

Information Technology Compensation Plan
Salary Range: $32.14 - $46.24 /hour
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Network Operations Supervisor
 

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EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

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PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• This position is responsible for maintenance, repairs, innovations, and improvements that ensure the reliability and performance of the district's network.                   

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS (Preferred):

• Network Industry Certifications (Cisco, Palo Alto, A10 Networks, SolarWinds, etc.)
• College-level Computer Science studies.
• Network infrastructure engineering, implementation, and design
• Network Security (NERC CIP and NIST CSF)
• NAC solutions
• Cisco iOS, Palo Alto PAN OS, A10 ACOS, SolarWinds, etc.                     

EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering/Implementation of new Layer 2/3 networks
• Engineering of new firewall, NAC, wireless Installations.
• At least 2 years’ experience with environments listed in special skills section.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Maintain accurate documentation and coordinate network project activity
• Monitor critical system redundancy and security for disaster recovery procedures and preparedness
• Monitor network performance, and asset inventory, utilizing network management tools and following industry best practices
• Manages contractors and consultants on a per-project basis
• Create, maintain, and back up configurations for network equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in an high-pressure environment while maintaining high degree of professionalism
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed
• Able to solve complex problems with tight deadlines
• Communicating well in both oral and written form, complying with timelines

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm, or finger motion
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Seeing close work such as typed or handwritten material

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.