Network Engineer Part Time

Job Description:

Why a career with Independence First?

When you join Independence First you will be part of a collaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrative benefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee Business Journal's Best Places to Work 2022-2026

Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our team!

You  are just the person to join our growing team if you are...

* Passionate About Helping Others

Benefits include:

* 12 paid holidays per year (pro rated for part time)

* Low-cost Vision Insurance

* Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account

* Fitness Center On-site

* Annual Health Risk Assessment

* Annual Flu Shot

* Comprehensive Wellness Program

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

Position Description:

I. Position:  Network Engineer

II. Status: Part Time, Hourly

III. Reports to: Information Technology Director / Facilities Director

IV. Position Summary: :  The Network Engineer plays a major role in the design, planning, implementation and monitoring a computer network that supports wireless network services, video, data, and voice. In addition to the network architecture portion this position is responsible for designing stable images for network computers, servers, applying all security related software and hardware patches, and ensuring best practices are maintained. This position will also analyze and resolve end user hardware and software computer problems in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training where required.

V. Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a Part-Time position. In person day shift hours with occasional evenings and weekends.

VI. Essential Functions of the Position:

1. Monitor and manage all aspects of the networking infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. This includes the firewall, anti-virus, and intrusion detection systems, switches, routers, and interconnecting equipment.
2. Monitor and manage servers, including e-mail, print, mobile device management, backup servers and their associated operating systems and software.
3. Keep all hardware and software patched and up to date.
4. Help manage system backups in the cloud.
5. Help to manage and monitor the server room UPS.
6. Help with installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of end user workstation hardware, software and peripheral devices.
7. Help research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of network procurement and development efforts.
8. Assist in IT asset management.
9. Help to administer and maintain end user accounts, permissions, and access rights.
10. Interact with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors.
11. Help monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
12. Perform server and security audits.
13. Schedule and performing network improvements, security upgrades and repairs.
14. Provide expert analysis and opinions to team members.
15. Make recommendations to the IT Director to assist with product selection.
16. Keep their own knowledge level current by independently keeping up with developments, standards, and trends in the industry.
17. Other duties as assigned.

I. Work Environment

1. Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with minimal to moderate noise level.
2. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.