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Network Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Network Technician to join our dynamic IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing our network infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity, security, and high availability across our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of computer networking principles, network security protocols, and a broad range of IT infrastructure components. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to complex network environments, including data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise networks.
Duties: Network Technician:

  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot network hardware such as Cisco routers, switches, Meraki devices, Juniper equipment, and firewalls including Cisco ASA.
  • Manage and support wide-area networks (WAN), local-area networks (LAN), virtual private networks (VPN), and secure network protocols such as IPsec.
  • Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Splunk; perform vulnerability assessments; and implement necessary security measures.
  • Maintain network security through the configuration of firewalls, Cisco ISE for services, LDAP authentication, PKI certificates, and cloud security solutions.
  • Support data center operations by managing SAN storage systems, VMware vSphere environments, high availability configurations, and server virtualization.
  • Assist with network architecture design including routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP; MPLS configurations; load balancing; and network management best practices.
  • Automate routine tasks using scripting like Bash (Unix shell), PowerShell, Python; utilize Ansible for configuration management; and support system administration across multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS), BSD variants, Solaris, macOS.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network installation projects involving telecommunication systems and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
  • Conduct regular network monitoring to identify vulnerabilities using tools like SolarWinds or PRTG; perform patching; ensure compliance with ITIL standards; and support disaster recovery plans.

Experience: Network Technician:

  • Proven experience in computer networking with a strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols, DNS/DHCP services, NAT/PAT configurations, and open-source operating systems such as Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) and UNIX variants.
  • Hands-on experience managing enterprise-grade network infrastructure including Cisco routers/switches, Juniper devices, Meraki cloud-managed networks, firewalls (Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS systems.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere or vCenter; cloud security practices on AWS or Azure; and scripting for automation purposes.
  • Knowledge of network security principles including encryption methods such as SSL/TLS; SSO implementations; LDAP integration; vulnerability assessment techniques; and openSUSE or Solaris environments.
  • Understanding of SDLC processes related to network deployment projects within Agile frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues involving routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP), MPLS networks, high availability configurations, and load balancing solutions.
  • Strong background in system administration tasks across multiple operating systems including Windows Server environments and Linux distributions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills complemented by effective communication abilities suitable for diverse technical teams. If you possess a comprehensive skill set in computer networking combined with a passion for maintaining secure and efficient IT infrastructure systems—then we encourage you to apply today. Join us in supporting innovative technology solutions that drive our organization forward.