RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL TASKS Maintains accurate depictions of network topology including systems impacted by network hardware and IOS. Maintains configuration documentation.Assures virus protection software meets business needs to secure internet end user risks.Implements penetration testing and mitigates exposure, and c) Firewall configurations, connectivity and security risks. KPI reporting is provided to supervision.Supports end user support, including hardware and software.Works with key members of other departments to ensure no production impact.Configures network equipment to provide connectivity to business systems as required while minimizing exposure.Communicates performance issues and make recommendations as necessary.Monitors network security, and mitigate issues as needed.Maintains support for telephony systems and door security systems.Participates in the IT 7x24 after-hours rotation.Windows 2Kx operating systems (Data Center and Server level), Active Directory, Exchange Email, VMWare, SAN Storage, Microsoft SqlServer and SAP). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Preparation and Training Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and technical experience required. Must possess strong communication skills, ability to learn quickly and be well organized and strong understanding of web services, load balancing, and external ISP connectivity. Certifications Minimum of 2 Cisco professional certifications required above CCNA. Wireless network certification preferred. Cybersecurity certification a plus. Work Experience Minimum 4 years progressive recent experience managing Cisco network equipment, IOS, high speed fiber optic networks and redundant services. Experience with Cisco equipment/services Switch technologiesWireless technologiesASA, SSL, IPSEC, Content filteringVLANFTP, SFTPIPv4 and IP v6Load balancing equipment, software and configurationUnderstanding of network environments, DHCP, DNS, TCPIP, WINS, IISAbility to plan and execute upgrades and installations while mitigating risk to operations Minimum 2 years recent experience with Windows Server systems AD management Switch technologies Strong understanding of Windows Security and implementation of security requirements Microsoft Exchange IBM server hardware platform SAN technologies Linux skills End user support Configure, support PC and laptop systems Microsoft productivity tools Application support Experience with SAP highly preferred, particularly BASIS WhatsupGold Spotlight Symantec Backup Exec SQL administration experience preferred Must have a good understanding and proven practical experience in change control management practices.