• Plans, designs, maintains, and implements network access, security, and services

• Manages network projects including developing and documenting technical network designs and project plans and procuring equipment and supplies

• Monitors network for stability and proper configuration

• Develops products internally in accordance with requirements of performance, suitability, maintainability, cost, interoperability, flexibility, and conformance to standards

• Performs network planning and design, reconfigurations, and equipment installations and upgrades

• Provides support to other consultants in area of technical expertise

• Provides work leadership, escalation, and training to lower level network specialists

• Identifies chronic network problems and develops solutions/repairs

• Evaluates new equipment and research new technologies

• Maintains the security of the network infrastructure and recommend network improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience

• 5-8 years of network support and engineering experience

• Specific experience in network design, implementation, analysis, and project management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical users

• Advanced communication skills and ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate

• Advanced knowledge of and experience with multiple network protocols and technologies

• Fine-tuned trouble shooting skills