Job Title: Network Engineer Department: IT Reports To: Director of IT FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: No Summary
Applies a broad and in-depth working knowledge of IT network infrastructure to a wide variety of assignments through the application of technical concepts, practices, and procedures.
Standards of Excellence
The standards of excellence represent the code of conduct required of every employee to ensure a culture of excellence is maintained throughout the cooperative.
Competencies
Customer Service – Develop relationships with vendors to enhance company’s service and support; strives to improve service by identifying issues and opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and company efficiency.
Teamwork-Provide technical leadership to IT network infrastructure and technical services to help improve company efficiency. Demonstrates an ability to work in a team environment or on own initiative, be self-motivated and disciplined and work efficiently under pressure
Oral Communication - Communicates at all levels with colleagues and vendors; communicates technical information adequately listens and gets clarification; communicates daily work activities with supervisor.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Ability to meet strict deadlines with due regard to quality; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; Adapts easily to computer and networking technologies as they change in the marketplace. Capable of working overtime as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
+ Nokia NRS I or II (Nokia Network Routing Specialist) preferred. + CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent network-related certification.
+ Strong experience in BGP configuration and troubleshooting on service provider-grade routers. + Expertise in CGNAT implementation and troubleshooting in an ISP environment. + Experience with IP Address Management (IPAM) and ARIN processes. + Proficiency in network monitoring tools, SNMP-based platforms, and network automation. + Familiarity with fiber optic networks, OLT management, and PON (Passive Optical Network) configurations.
Experience with local area and wide area networking technologies. Network management experience in a multi-protocol, multi-vendor environment utilizing SNMP based platforms is preferred. Ability to support multiple operating systems. Experience designing and implementing operational and support standards for transport networks is a plus. CCNA/ENA/NRS preferred. Must be able to be on call and work flexible hours when necessary.
Must hold and maintain a valid Oklahoma Driver's License.
Character - Must pass a background check and be permitted to work on school premises