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Akima · 13 hours ago

IT Network Technician

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Akima is a company that focuses on providing support and employment opportunities to its shareholders in Alaska. The Network Technician role involves troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, managing network settings, and maintaining network equipment while ensuring network security measures are implemented.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Computer Operator III processes a range of scheduled routines

In addition to operating the system and resolving common error conditions, this worker diagnoses and acts on machine stoppage and error conditions not fully covered by existing procedures and guidelines (e.g., resetting switches and other controls or making mechanical adjustments to maintain or restore equipment operations)

In response to computer output instructions or error conditions, the Computer Operator III may deviate from standard procedures if standard procedures do not provide a solution and refers problems which do not respond to corrective procedures to a person of supervisory or higher individual contributor level

Install, configure, and maintain network equipment and services

Diagnosing and resolving network issues, ensuring seamless data communication and connectivity

Perform network maintenance and system upgrades

Make hardware and software updates

Move equipment as needed in the facility, relocate or rearrange hardware as the mission changes

Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning

Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure

Qualification

Network diagnostic toolsNetwork operating systemsNetwork security measuresITNetwork certificationMicrosoft Office proficiencySCADANetwork devicesProblem-solving skillsEffective communication

Required

Proven work experience as a Network Technician or similar role in IT

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Will need to interface with multiple stand-alone vendor systems

Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring and analysis tools

Solid understanding of network operating systems

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a professional and effective manner

Must be a U.S citizen

Must be able to obtain TS/SCI

Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Certification in IT or Network architecture

Preferred

Familiarity with facilities operations systems a plus to include such systems as SCADA, PSAM, fire alarm systems, elevator control systems irrigation and other systems a plus

Knowledge of fire alarming, elevator, SCADA, water filtration, building management, gas detection, and irrigation systems is desired