Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Division: Information Technology

Reports to: Chief Innovation Officer

Status: Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Jr. Network Engineer reporting to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for the provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of network infrastructure. This role focuses on supporting and optimizing LANs, WANs, and related network systems. The individual will be involved in troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and ensuring the security and availability of network services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.
• Identify user needs and troubleshoot network-related problems reported by users.
• Make recommendations for future upgrades.
• Maintain network and system security.
• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.
• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.
• Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on par with technical considerations.
• Design and deploy networks. Perform network address assignment.
• Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.
• Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.
• Maintain network devices, including personal computers, printers, routers, and switches.
• Assist in administering network servers, including VPN gateways and intrusion detection systems.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and the CTO on network-related projects and troubleshooting.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: 

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts and technologies.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools and security practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  
  RESPONSIBILITY/OVERSIGHT –FINANCIAL & SUPERVISORY: 
  Functions as a lead worker, responsible for training, instruction, setting the work pace, and possibly evaluating performance.
  
  No budget responsibility.
  
  COMMUNICATIONS/INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS: 
  
  
  Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices.  Provides occasional guidance, some of which is technical.
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: 
  
  Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.  No regular travel other than Citywide is required.

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