Cisco Network Engineer / Architect (Permanent)
- Saint Paul, MN
- $100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain the Local and Wide Area Network Infrastructure
- Install and Maintain Servers, Switches, Routers, and Firewalls; Operating Systems; and server-based software packages
- Architect, install and maintain firewall hardware and software.
- Work extensively with internet service provider to maintain, monitor and support Internet connection for the school.
- Design and document all procedures for support of the Local Area Network, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks, and Wide Area Network components
- Design and implement and maintain a business continuity plan for all computer hardware and software components.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Choose, implement, monitor, and upgrade computer anti-virus and malware protection systems.
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information during transmit.
- Implement password authentication to keep unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data files.
- Modify security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, and change user access status.
- Perform risk assessments and tests on running data processing activities and security measures.
- Educate workers about computer security and promote security awareness and security protocols.
- Work with hardware and software vendors to ensure current technology meets growing needs
- Research current technology
- Evaluate, recommend, and order appropriate hardware and/or software
- Recommend new technology to support the administrative and academic programs.
- Review vendor specifications and recommend hardware and software appropriate to meet the administrative and academic programs.
- Investigate and implement open-source applications
- Provide support to computer technicians, acting as a backup and assist with escalations
- Partner with vendors to troubleshoot issues with network applications with their guidance
- Provide direct support for network end users of networked applications and hardware
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, or related field; or combination of related education and experience.
- Experience designing, building, and maintaining the Local and Wide Area Network Infrastructure, consisting of servers, routers, internet gateway, and firewalls.
- 3+ years of project management experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide infrastructure and application
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA, (ISC)2 certification preferred
- Knowledgeable about NIST framework and Standards; Cisco hardware and configuration skills; wireless technology and radius authentication; infrastructure security including firewalls, antivirus and other schemes to ensure security and safe computing environment
- Analytical, problem-solver, critical thinker
- Strong customer service skills with demonstrated responsiveness to customer needs
- Demonstrated ability to partner with end users to deliver strategic solutions
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent project management skills