What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Specialist position at Equus?
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Job Description- Monitors and maintains the local and wide area network infrastructure equipment, including but not limited to hubs, modems, switches, network appliances, and routers
- Utilizes network management tools to monitor and maintain network health and performance
- Monitors and maintains network circuitry technologies and connections, including but not limited to frame relay, broadband, and satellite
- Monitors and maintains enterprise wiring infrastructure including but not limited to fiber, UTP, wireless and network racks
- Monitors and maintains virtual private network infrastructure
- Isolates and resolves network-related service calls and problems
- Maintains Networking Services documentation
- Serves as the primary liaison between information technology service providers for interface and customization needs
- Researches new products and potential solutions
- Manages internal Network Services projects
- Proactive in identifying problems and takes necessary steps or implements procedures to resolve problems before they become larger and more critical
- Provides technical assistance regarding all network devices, circuitry and core infrastructure throughout the project including troubleshooting, configuring, installing, documenting, and sustaining the projects network infrastructure
- Conducts appropriate risk analysis before making decisions related to technology and infrastructure
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology or related field is required
- A minimum of three years of experience in Information Technology pertaining to networking technologies is required
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong management and organizational skills; ability to work across all levels of management and staff
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
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