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Comal Independent School District · 13 hours ago

Network Engineer

New Braunfels, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Comal Independent School District is seeking a Network Engineer to administer and operate their wired and wireless networks. The role involves overseeing network security, managing network hardware and software, and ensuring the stability of the network while providing support to the educational environment.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve network hardware and software issues including maintenance and software upgrades through analysis of the systems

Plan, design, install, test, maintain and document network equipment and implementations

Maintain network security with firewall(s) and software security to validate Internet usage of the district network and monitor unauthorized access attempts and violations

Develop and maintain the district’s data network in accordance with industry standards, consulting with others when needed

Use network monitoring and assessment software to identify, analyze, and address network congestion, security threats and other abnormalities

Assist the supervisor in maintaining an effective security system designed to maximize stability of the network/workstations while minimizing the impact on instruction

Assist the supervisor in maintaining an up-to-date network topology/design in order to quickly access information needed to diagnose problems and make purchases

Assist in the design, development, modification, and documentation of network security standards and ensure, with best effort, that all district data network resources are secure

Use network monitoring and assessment software to identify and address network congestion, security threats and other abnormalities

Maintain Internet filtering, spam blocking, and IPS/firewall signature databases, consulting with others when needed

Manage wireless networks including security and load balancing

Monitor, plan, install, and document all network UPS equipment

Assist with the development and implementation of a disaster recovery plan

Stay abreast of up-to-date networking standards and technology upgrades

Provide input in hardware and software specifications, planning, configuration, solutions and testing

Troubleshoot, manage and document preventative maintenance schedule of network hardware

Manage 3rd party MDR tools (Artic Wolf) with team

Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and immediately report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor

Promote departmental culture of exemplary customer service though frequent communication, positive relations and prompt support

Maintain an effective and positive system of communication between central and building administration, office staff, technicians and campus technology specialists

Maintain confidentiality with regard to information being processed, stored or accessed by the network

Compile, maintain and file all documentation including physical and computerized reports, records and other required documents

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education regulations and local board policy

Assist in the maintenance of an accurate inventory of all network equipment

Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

Recommend updates to the district’s Responsible Use Policy

Maintain current knowledge of network hardware and software through ongoing training programs and professional certifications

Cross train with team members to improve overall administration of systems and applications to ensure efficient and effective delivery of technology resources

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervise Telecommunications Coordinator, Telecom Technician (s)

Qualification

CCNA/CCNPNetwork designImplementationFirewall managementLinux administrationA+ certificationNetwork+ certificationSecurity+ certificationLayer 3 switchingMicrosoft server OSCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

High School Diploma/equivalent required

Valid Texas driver's license

Minimum two years experience with mission-critical networks and servers

Minimum two years experience LAN/WAN design, implementation and maintenance

Experience in configuring layer 3 switching

Experience with managed and autonomous wireless environments

Experience with Microsoft server OS's, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, various Linux Distros

Preferred

Two or four-year degree preferred

Certifications preferred: A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, CCNA/CCNP, CCSP

K-12 education experience

Two-years experience in administration of physical and virtualized Windows and Linux servers, MS Active Directory and group policy management, automated identity management systems and SANs