Network Engineer
NOTICE OF OPENING: Outdoor Sportsman Group
LOCATION: Denver, CO
DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
CANDIDATE POOL: Internal/External Candidates
REPORTS TO: Director, Networks & Systems
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application deadline for this position had ended.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Responsible for maintaining business information technology operations at KSE with an emphasis on remote publishing offices (OSGIM) including network and system administration, telecommunications, and information security. This position will be in the Denver, Colorado office.
MINIMUM POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
- Manages daily operation of remote office and equipment including servers, routers, switches and firewalls
- Participates in network design activities and maintains appropriate documentation
- Configures, implements, tests, and maintains all LAN/WAN components and connections
- Performs system administration activities for servers and applications
- Maintains full range of site IT operations and activities
- Serves as liaison to publishing technical operations
- Assists with help desk operations as necessary
- Participates in staff meetings
- Assists with operations at other facilities as needed
- Plans for and implements disaster recovery/business continuity solutions
- Develops after-hours support plans and resources
- Provides telephone system support
- Up to 25% travel to remote sites
- Performs other duties as assigned
PREFERRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated proficiency in maintaining remote office IT operations
- Demonstrated advanced problem solving capabilities
- Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory
- Experience with VMWare ESXi
- Experience with NAS systems
- Experience with Citrix XenApp
- Thorough knowledge of Windows (server and desktop) operating systems
- Proficient in the configuration and management of network equipment including switches, routers, and firewalls
- Knowledge of advanced network security concepts
- Knowledge of backup/disaster recovery/business continuity concepts and operations
- Cooperative attitude and flexible approach to a wide variety of situations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Formal technical training or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- MCSE or equivalent certification preferred
- CCNA or equivalent certification preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Five years experience working in a formal IT department with progressive operational responsibilities to include a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a network analyst/administrator/engineer or equivalent.
