What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security /Network Specialist position at Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative, Inc?
Position Summary
This position is responsible for development, maintenance, and support of technology platforms, network infrastructure, and operational support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and usage of the company’s local area network
- Maintain technology operating platforms including, but not limited to operating systems, security tools, server applications, servers, email systems, software, and hardware.
- Install, configure, operate, maintain, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot networks (e.g. routers, switches, cabling, etc.)
- Establish and implement network policies, procedures, and standards and ensure their conformance with information systems and company’s objectives
- Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, and print services
- Ensure security standards through routine/scheduled audits of backups, firewalls, and policies.
- Responsible for managing network performance and the maintenance of network security, ensuring security procedures are implemented and enforced.
- Configure and mange Internet Protocol (IP) address space and VLANs, issue IP addresses for new equipment/workstations and troubleshoot IP address issues.
- Recommend corrective action to restore systems during an outage
- Collaborate with Plant IT and IT team to assist in troubleshooting, identify root cause, and provide technical support when needed.
- Participate in IT Cybersecurity team with responsibilities as assigned.
- Remain current with evolving technological products and features and constantly changing business needs, internal standards, and industry best practice
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Ability to work with confidential files and/or materials.
- Strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
Education, Training, and Certifications:
Associates Degree
Experience
Minimum 3 year related experience
Skills and Abilities
- Experience and knowledge with network infrastructure and Microsoft operating environments