Network Engineer at Liquid Env Solutions of Texas in Irving, Texas

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:

The goals of the Network Engineer in the Information Technology Department are to: Work with third-party providers to keep WAN & LAN networks (voice/data) running efficiently and securely, Maintain IT and digital communication infrastructure, including wireless or LAN networks, Making sure that the networks are protected from malware and viruses, identifying areas that might be under threat and areas where security can be improved, keeping up to date on ever-changing cyber-threats, Ensure backups of critical systems/servers are taking place at regular intervals in accordance with company policies, Maintain firewalls and establish then maintain company-wide access policies to the internet, Performing analysis and collecting data to establish the potential for improvements within the communication networks, Assist IT team members in research, implementation, configuration, and administration of the organization’s computing security environment, Work with the LES Sr. Network Engineer to maintain and update the company hyper-converged Nutanix solution and Cohesity backup solution.

Essential Functions

• Assists with the performance of day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability within minimal interruption.


• Provides technical support, responds to work orders and tickets from the users, analyzes and solves reported network problems.


• Assists in the configuration of firewall security settings to access permissions groups for individuals and sets up provisions for incoming data.


• Assists in the development and production of complex documentation for installation, network topology, and troubleshooting of communications hardware or software.


• Assists the Sr. Network Engineer with our backup solution.


• Respond to automated alerts and requests from the Helpdesk software system and various security partners.


• Ensure requests are completed in a timely manner and that IT Management is updated regularly of any unresolved issues or potential high risk IT situations.


• Maintain an enterprise wide listing of all LES Server and Network Infrastructure assets.


• Identify warranty status and refer defective server and infrastructure equipment to manufacturer for repair or replacement while maintaining the production environment.


• Works with the IT Team to coordinate and install server updates and certificates.


• Server systems support, administration, and documentation.


• LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN installation and troubleshooting.


• Create and maintain IT related end user training documentation.


• Have excellent time keeping and prioritization management skills.


• Adhere to, support, and foster compliance in end users of the LES IT framework, policies, and procedures.


• Be a strong team player that continually strives to grow the role within LES.


• Participate in our on-call rotation as needed and required.

 

Knowledge and Skills

Required Technical Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot current Windows, as well as Server Operating Systems


• Server OS patching and hardware support


• Experience troubleshooting LAN, WAN, WLAN, and SD-WAN (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)


• Understanding of network segmentation (sub-netting) and VLANS


• Experience with a patch management solution (WSUS or similar)


• Familiarity or working knowledge of hypervisor based servers and computing.  Nutanix AHV a+

Desired Technical Skills:

• Citrix XenApp Server Support (Studio, Director, Storefront, Apps)


• Active Directory domain infrastructure


• Group Policy for domain-wide computer and user policies


• NTFS file permissions


• Security focus on device hardening and identity management.

Education and Experience  

• Minimum 10 years of experience working in an IT department performing similar duties.


• Professional Certifications such as MCP, A+, and Network+ or higher are preferred. 

Working Environment:

• There are no special physical requirements for this position.


• General office conditions


• Some light lifting and bending


• Periods of sitting

This job description in no way states of implies these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other legal or ethical job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.  A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.  Liquid Environmental Solutions has an “at will” relationship with team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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