Hoist & Crane Service Group · 2 weeks ago
Network Security Specialist - New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expHoist & Crane Service Group is seeking a Network Security Specialist to join their team. The role involves monitoring network security, optimizing server capacity, and performing network upgrades to ensure a stable and secure network infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Collect network performance data, monitor network security, and optimize server capacity to manage the flow of information. Perform network upgrades and fix network errors at client locations
Determining company needs and coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures with the IT team
Maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments including systems software, applications software, hardware, and configurations
Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
Enhancing network security, as well as documenting network processes and cabling layouts
Determining company needs and coordinating the development and maintenance of network infrastructures with the IT team
Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving hardware, software, and other network and system problems
Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing network security measures
Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security
Monitoring network performance to determine if adjustments need to be made
Conferring with network users about solving existing system problems
Running diagnostic tests and performing repairs, as well as developing backup, archiving, and data retrieval procedures
Performing disaster recovery operations and data backups when required
Training junior IT staff, preparing user manuals, and providing remote or onsite technical support
Maintaining, configuring, and monitoring virus protection software and email applications
Ensuring secure and stable server connectivity and testing network protocols
Creating internet domains and optimizing intranet performance
Testing data exchange and communication between computers, routers, modems, and servers
Installing, updating, and configuring end-user networking accessories
Monitoring server capacity and performance to keep up with demand in online traffic
Keeping informed of developments in network technologies and infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar
A minimum of four years of related experience
Extensive knowledge of network connectivity, technologies, protocols, and security
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
Great organizational and time management skills
Willingness to visit all company locations
Availability to perform network repairs outside of business hours
Windows server 2016/2019, Linux, VM, PowerShell
Preferred
Certified CompTIA, Microsoft, or Cisco network professional preferred
Company
Hoist & Crane Service Group
Hoist & Crane Service Group is a national leader in comprehensive inspection and maintenance services
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Ross
Chief Executive Officer
Terry Ross
Chief Executive Officer
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