Network Engineer with Security Clearance - Rock Island, IL, United States - Nexagen Networks Inc.

Description

Nexagen Network takes pride in its reputation as a distinguished company that provides outstanding benefits and exceptional opportunities for career growth
We are pleased to announce that Nexagen has secured a long-term contract
Currently, we have an opening for Network Engineer
The requirements are detailed below

Job Location:
Rock Island, IL


Job Clearance:
Secret


Job Qualifications:
Minimum Education Level
BA/BS 5+ Yrs
experience
Substitute
AA w/7+ Yrs
experience Job Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), data communications network, operating systems, and physical and virtual servers
Perform system monitoring and verify the integrity and availability of hardware, network, and server resources and systems
Review system and application logs and verify completion of scheduled jobs, including system backups
Analyze network and server resource consumption and control user access
Install and upgrade software and maintain software licenses
May assist in network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software

Project specific:
responsible for the acquisition, installation, maintenance, and usage of the organization's local area network
Manages network performance and maintains network security
Ensures that security procedures are implemented and enforced
Installs all network software
Evaluates, develops, and maintains telecommunications systems
Troubleshoots network problems
Establishes and implements network policies, procedures, and standards and ensures their conformance with information systems and organization objectives
Trains users on network operation
Frequently reports to Senior Network Engineer/Description: Under direct supervision, maintains the integrity of the operating system environment
Performs system software upgrades including planning and scheduling, testing, and coordination
Performs workstation and server administration setup
Coordinates disk space planning and management
Maintains growth statistics, space forecasts, tape libraries, and software and hardware inventories
Performs data backups and recoveries
Monitors and maintains continuity with system software licensing and maintenance agreements
Provides recommendations regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting
Maintains production change control schedule and participates in change control.