Easterseals UCP, a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeks a compassionate, caring, and dedicated individual to be an IT Network Analyst. The incumbent functions primarily as a specialist who plans, implements, tests and maintains computer systems. This position will implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.

What You’ll Do

The IT Network Analyst functions primarily as a specialist who plans, implements, tests and maintains computer systems. This position will implement and maintain network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls.

• Design, implement, and optimize network configurations to meet the organization's evolving needs.
• Plan and execute network capacity upgrades as required.
• Monitor and analyze network traffic to optimize performance and reliability.
• Follows all ESUCP procedures as appropriate to position

Work Schedule: 8:00a-5p 

How You’ll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive base salary based on your experience plus paid training. We also offer benefits to those regularly working 30 hours or more per week.

Our benefits include:

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance and more
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, when needed
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power!

What We’re Looking For

To join our team, you must have a willingness to provide care in various client settings as well be willing to take a background check. We also require:

• Industry certifications such as Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network , or equivalent are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Experience with network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and network monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with security protocols and practices.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment

Training and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Network Administrator or in a similar role (Ideally 3 years).
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory outcome of criminal & credit background investigation.

If you’re kind-hearted and seek a rewarding career opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help as an IT Network Analyst, then please apply now at our website: www.eastersealsucp.com OR by sending your resume to: recruiter@eastersealsucp.com

About Easterseals UCP NC & VA

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to helping children, adults and families living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges live their best possible lives. Each year, we support over 22,000 children, adults, and families with more than 9 million hours of meaningful direct services and life-changing programs in 140 different locations.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive culture that leverages unique strengths, perspectives and viewpoints of its workforce can and will advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand and act to make our organization a safe place for individuals to be their authentic selves.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!