Network Analyst

Right Talent Right Now; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a skilled individual for a network management role in Idaho Falls. This position involves evaluating network technologies, managing telephone systems and routers, and ensuring data security. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of experience with Cisco equipment and a relevant degree. Strong communication and vendor management skills are essential as well as the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and encryption.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and manage changing priorities.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and support the institution's local and wide area network.
• Develop centralized methods for managing network systems to minimize downtime.
• Manage all telephone systems, routers, switches, and cabling.

Skills

Cisco routers

Firewalls

Network security

TCP/IP protocols

VoIP systems

Vendor management

Documentation skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in computer science or related field

Job description

The main responsibility will be to continually evaluate and recommend network technologies that allow the organization to achieve its business and technologies goals. Implement / update all of the appropriate processes and procedures to ensure the organization's network is running at an optimum level. Manage all telephone systems, routers, switches, mobile device management, firewalls, cabling Network security, patching and licenses and vendor management to ensure a high-level of uptime and proper level of data security.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and support the institution's local and wide area network needs. This includes event monitoring, QOS, expansion and tuning.
• Developing centralized, efficient methods for managing network systems to minimize downtime and increase security on the network
• Excellent knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and encryption.
• Strong expertise with routing, network security, flow control, TCP/IP and associated protocols.
• Excellent understanding of VoIP and telephony systems
• Strong skills in working with multiple vendors and projects
• Ability to efficiently manage network expansion.
• Excellent knowledge of how data networking interacts with other areas of IT.
• Handles purchases, patches and updates on all network equipment.
• Able to write technical policies, procedures, and documentation including user guides, troubleshooting guides, etc.
• Oversees and controls the network software and related hardware and communication systems.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the IT team to discuss progress and issues to be resolved.
• Manage the information flow to members, Administration, branch levels, and external interested parties.

Qualifications

A results oriented individual who thrives working in a fast paced environment. 2-4 years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and encryption. Preference given for post-secondary degree in computer science/computer information systems, or related field or a combination of related experience and education. Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage changing priorities. Willingness to work outside of normal business hours. Excellent English oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with other department supervisors. Knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise network systems. Ability to maintain the confidentiality of the institution.

Understand network systems and implement resolution to network problems. Make recommendations to meet the goals and objectives of the institution's functions, procedures, and policies. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Perform tasks requiring manual dexterity (processing paperwork, filing, stapling, sorting, collating, typing, etc.). Sit and stand for extended periods of time. Lift 20-40 pounds of office supplies (copy paper, computer paper, mail, etc.). Repetitive motion using wrists, hands, and fingers. Reach keyboards. Ability to operate basic office machines (calculator, computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, etc.).

Bottom Line Requirements

1. 2 + years of experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and encryption.
2. Degree in computer science/computer information systems, or related field preferred.
3. Knowledge of data processing, hardware platforms, and enterprise network systems.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.