LAN / WAN Administrator-5923-OJO

LAN / WAN Administrator- 5923 -OJO Job Ref.: 3259 Job Title: Relocation Available: Yes Industry: I.T. Location: Tennessee Town / City: Collierville Job Type: Permanent full-time Job description: SUMMARY: Maintains internal networks and network security by performing the following duties: Monitors and troubleshoots the enterprise network and network firewalls, internet filtering software and wireless equipment at all times including error free installation of hardware and software. This position will participate in the planning, identifying and documenting of appropriate administrative processes and procedures for all critical infrastructure systems, including but not limited to the production environment, disaster recovery environment, data/voice cable plant, server/network rack environment, storage environment, LAN/WAN environment, telecom environment and voice systems. Must primarily perform work requiring advanced learning or work that is original and creative. Also, must consistently exercise independent choice and judgment or perform work requiring invention, imagination or talent in a recognized field of artistic endeavor 50% or more of the time. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Installs networking hardware and software, and manages the daily administrative activities associated with the Internet, Intranet, local area network, wide area network and connection to all of the above via MPLS, Wireless, broadband and dial up connectivity. Trains personnel in the functions of installed wireless equipment including special procedures and problem determination and solution processes. Investigates and tracks security incidents that have occurred within the network. Monitors the security protocols and identifies areas where there are lapses in the existing security policies of the enterprise and recommends resolution. Researches, configures and installs network routers and switches. Coordinates activities with the Disaster Recovery Coordinator to ensure the continued operation of network and wireless devices in the case of a disaster. Participates with vendors in the assessment of advanced enterprise operating systems and new wireless enterprise systems technology. Maintains documentation concerning wireless software and network systems. Provides networking assistance and support to users, including help with wired and wireless network connections and passwords. Will work on projects as assigned and will be responsible for meeting project requirements and deadlines. Researches and implements security and firewall strategies. Develops network and host security policies for the internet servers. Configures, installs, and debugs remote client dial-in access to the Internet. Monitors Internet network traffic and makes necessary recommendations for additional resources or hardware. Create designs, specifications and diagrams as requested or related to projects or IT infrastructure technology enhancements. Meets with the hardware groups to allocate server resources and installs and supports new web servers. Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager. Reliable and regular attendance is expected. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Experience/Knowledge with virtualization technologies such as VMWare ESX, Citrix Xen App Server, MS Hyper-V Experience/Knowledge with web content and URL filtering technologies including Websense Experience/Knowledge with load balancers, traffic managers and VPN technologies including F5. Experience/Knowledge with router and switch technologies including Cisco. Network Security technologies including Firewalls, Network Intrusion Detection, IPSec VPNs, SSL VPNs, 2 Factor Authentication (RSA SecureID), RADIUS, TACACS, Access Control. Experienced with LAN technologies including but not limited to Ethernet (Switched, FastE, GigE, 10Gig), Spanning-Tree, VLANs, VTP, and trunking (802.1q), wireless(802.1x) and LAN Cabling including copper and fiber Familiarity with Data Center design issues around data center technologies including power systems such as PDU, UPS, Utility Feeds, etc., cooling and air handling systems, fire suppression systems and rack and cable management EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Two-year degree and two years' experience or a combination of four years' experience and certifications with networking and telecommunication technologies in an Internet environment including experience working with URL Filtering software or equivalent combination of education and experience. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Solid working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, MPLS, OSI, Point to Point Protocol (PPP), internet, current Windows Operating Systems and Routing Protocols. Knowledge of enterprise operating procedures and policies as they relate to wireless, and other enterprise technical systems. Working knowledge of Internet Information server, and network firewalls. Good computer skills. Good organizational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to set priorities and work on multiple tasks. Bottom Line Requirements: 1. 2 year degree or higher.2. 2+ years of experience in an internet environment including experience working with URL Filtering software.3. Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare ESX, Citrix Xen App Server, MS Hyper-V.4. Experience with web content and URL filtering technologies including Websense.5. Experience with load balancers, traffic managers and VPN technologies including F5.6. Experience with router and switch technologies including Cisco. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.