LAN Engineer

Young World Physical Education; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Greenville, North Carolina, is hiring a full-time LAN Engineer. The role involves designing and implementing local area networks in schools, supervising installations, and coordinating with the Director of Technology on network needs. Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, two years of experience, and may possess certifications such as Novell or Microsoft Engineer. Contact Glen Buck for more information.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local area network architecture.
• Two years' experience in a network environment or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certification as a Novell Administrator, Novell Engineer, or Microsoft Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement local area networks in a school environment.
• Supervise installation, maintenance, and operation of local area networks.
• Coordinate evaluation of networking needs and improvements.

Skills

Network architecture

Computer technologies

Infrastructure requirements

Network operating systems

Virtual network environments

Network protocols

Supervisory skills

Effective communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

LAN Engineer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5713147
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

POSITION: Local Area Network (LAN) Engineer
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director of Technology or designee
NATURE OF WORK
The Local Area Network (LAN) Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing local area networks in a school environment. Employee supervises the installation, maintenance, and operation of local area networks and associated computer hardware and software. Employee coordinates with the Director of Technology the evaluation of school system networking needs and recommends improvements and modifications to existing infrastructure. Employee diagnoses and resolves complex local area network issues.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Installs local area networks including network servers, switches, routers, workstations, printers, and other peripheral devices.
• Installs and maintains virtual server environments.
• Operates and maintains local area networks, tracks significant problems, monitors performance, and performs upgrades to hardware and software as required.
• Installs or modifies existing installations of networked computer hardware, software, and other components.
• Participates in long- and short-range technology planning.
• Trains technical staff at the building level to follow proper operating procedures necessary to maintain the integrity of the network.
• Maintains documentation regarding network configuration, operating procedures, and service records relating to network hardware and software.
• Assists in developing and providing training to building-level faculty and staff in the proper operation of the local area network.
• Attends classes, seminars, conferences, and reviews professional literature to enhance knowledge of trends and developments related to local area network systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of local area network architecture
• Strong knowledge of computers and related technologies
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure requirements and components of local area networks
• Strong knowledge of network operating systems
• Strong knowledge of virtual network environments
• Considerable knowledge of local area network protocols and diagnostic tools
• Ability to supervise technical support staff
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of technology users

SUGGESTED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, two years' experience in a network environment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Certification as a Novell Administrator, Novell Engineer, or Microsoft Engineer preferred.
Position Type: Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Glen Buck
• 1717 W 5th Street
• Greenville, North Carolina 27834-1698
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]