Sr. Network Engineer Job in Milwaukee 53224, Wisconsin US
The Sr. Network Engineer designs, develops, implements, maintains, and troubleshoots the company local area network and wide area network systems to maximize system efficiency and minimize system down time and operating costs. Working closely with the IT Architect to meet the vision of IT.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Sr. Network Engineer include but are not limited to the following:
· Architect the IT systems infrastructure, maintaining compliance with industry best practices and staying with the established budgets. Make corrections to existing systems and plan for future growth, with limited technical guidance
· Design, procure, install, configure, maintain, and document the company local area network and wide area network systems and operations, including file servers, routers, firewalls, virtual servers, workstations, and VoIP telephony equipment. Recommend and work with vendors and provide internal analysis and support. Diagnose and repair network problems
· Determine specifications for end user workstations, applications and operating system configurations. Install end user workstations, OS and applications. Diagnose and repair client workstations, OS and application issues as needed.
· Design, procure, install, configure and maintain company servers to include all file/print, domain controller, application and infrastructure supporting services, both physical and virtual. Diagnose and repair as needed.
- Set up and operate network systems. Resolve network problems and offer technical assistance to users.
- Analyze business needs and new technology and make recommendations. Support development of technical standards and application functions.
· Provide on-call support for information system operating problems, consistent with the rotating schedule. Provide on-call support for phone system and telecommunications related problems.
· Support and vision for remote cardlock locations.
o Knowledge of credit card processing requirements.
Backup Team Members
- Support and troubleshoot all on-truck equipment including handhelds and on-board computer systems.
- Coordinate telecommunications systems operations including voice, data, and video communication. Manage and coordinate the planning, design, installation, and maintenance of telecommunications networks. Coordinate telecommunications operations with vendors to assess telecommunications systems capabilities and determine long-range needs.
· Configure, maintain and monitor backups within the Enterprise.
· Extend and/or implement IT automation and monitoring systems using Microsoft System Center and other product offerings as appropriate
· Provide technical assistance and backup to the Wireless Telecommunications Coordinator.
· Conduct research concerning telecommunications issues to work with providers to resolution.
· Order landline telephone and Internet services for all company facilities.
· Provide technical assistance and backup relating to MCC handheld and Unix server issues.
· Basic knowledge of handheld devices and truck automation.
· Backup to the Help Desk Team as needed.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
- Requires education generally equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology. It is desirable for the incumbent to have attained additional specialized training relating to IT operations. .
- Requires 5 to 7 years of network/computer systems operations and general information technology experience.
- Requires a minimum of 3 years recent experience as a technical architect in a multi-site corporate IT environment.
- Requires extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and desktop operating systems, from Windows 2000 through Windows 7 and Service 2008 R2.
- Requires knowledge of the Microsoft system Center Suite.
- Requires operational knowledge of at least one enterprise virtualization platform.
- Requires through knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and/or 2010 administration.
- Requires excellent troubleshooting skills.
- Requires familiarity with Storage Area Networks.
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to administer and provide training related network operations.
- Requires the ability to process complex data and information from multiple sources, make decisions based on this data, and effectively communicate related actions to the appropriate staff and/or customer.
- Requires strong knowledge of ERP systems and the ability to apply them to business operations.
- Requires strong teamwork and flexibility to accomplish goals, meet customer needs and department deadlines.
- Requires strong customer orientation in interacting with and resolving issues in a timely, professional and positive manner.
- Requires strong knowledge of Internet protocols, and the ability to troubleshoot TCP/IP issues.
- Requires a strong knowledge of IPSEC VPN technology.
- Requires the ability to present a professional image.
- Requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all regulations.
- Requires the ability to use standard Microsoft Office Products.
- Requires occasional travel to various company facilities.
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