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Georgia Farm Bureau · 4 months ago

Network Engineer II

Macon, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Georgia Farm Bureau is seeking a Network Engineer II to research, plan, implement, and maintain communications equipment in their home offices. This role involves ensuring network security, monitoring performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and developing disaster recovery procedures.

AgricultureFarmingInsuranceLife Insurance

Responsibilities

With the Sr. Security Engineer, research, plan, implement, and maintain communications equipment in the home offices. Backup Network Engineer I on county office connectivity

Research, plan, and implement upgrades to network and network infrastructure as needed

Maintain the highest level of network security allowed for according to business model

Monitor network performance and make adjustments as deemed necessary

Troubleshoot wired and wireless connectivity issues for home office users, county users, and vpn users

Develop and maintain appropriate Disaster Recovery procedures for core equipment, remote sites and complete documentation

Maintain appropriate documentation on current network practices and equipment

Position has responsibility for a component of IT security for their functional area

Develop and maintain a positive relationship with equipment vendors and company personnel

Provide management and team members detailed information concerning current technical issues

Superb communications/interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with others

Positive, customer-focused attitude

Must be able to solve highly complex technical problems

Must know how to read, analyze and interpret procedures, instructions and technical documents

Must know how to research and analyze trends in the IT industry

Must be able to solve problems and understand when it is necessary to seek assistance in the performance of work

Ability to manage multiple projects and activities independently as well as work in a team environment

Ability to follow sound business ethics when executing job responsibilities

An understanding of the importance of procedures and the need to follow them is required

Must have an understanding of the importance of learning is never-ending

Must be a self-motivated individual, willing to constantly evaluate the environment for improvement

Be available for 24/7 on-call rotation

Some travel required with occasional overnight trips

Qualification

Core Networking functionsNet+ certificationCCNA certificationCCNP certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteDisaster Recovery proceduresSuperb communication skillsCustomer-focused attitudeProblem-solving skillsTeamwork ability

Required

Bachelor's degree is required: preferably in information systems or computer science

Three to five years' work experience in information technology field: preferably in network field

Outstanding Knowledge of Core Networking functions (Routing, Switching, OSI Model)

Must have and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license and maintain a driving record that complies with the Underwriting guides for the Mutual Insurance Company

Extensive knowledge of the Operating System used on desktops and laptops is required

Advanced skill in the Microsoft Office Suite of applications in required, including Visio