SysOps Network Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Define infrastructure specifications by working with users and assessing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
• Maintain network and system performance, including availability, utilization, throughput, and latency. Select, install, configure, and test equipment and connections.
• Monitor infrastructure security, troubleshoot issues, review firewall access control lists and intrusion detection and prevention reports, and escalate issues to vendors when needed.
• Evaluate, test, and implement infrastructure upgrades in coordination with vendors.
• Support assigned projects and respond to on-call needs and critical emergencies.
• Protect confidential information and use discretion when discussing sensitive matters.
• Maintain technical knowledge through training, professional publications, lab work, or professional organizations.

Basic Qualifications

• At least four years of experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting networks or systems in a corporate environment.
• Thorough knowledge of at least one of the following:
  • Network administration: Network equipment and technologies such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, network management and diagnostic tools, cloud networking, automation, and network security.
  • Systems administration: Servers, storage and SAN technologies, virtualization, server operating systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, backups, cloud infrastructure, automation, and systems security.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues to nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited certification in network or systems administration.
• Experience with relevant platforms and tools such as Cisco, HPE, VMware, Hyper-V, Red Hat, Veeam, Microsoft 365, or AWS.