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Job Description
Job Description:
Montgomery County Data Processing currently has an opportunity for a qualified, highly self-motivated individual for full time employment as a Network Operations Engineer. This position is a key member of the Data Processing Technical team that will install and maintain network & systems hardware, Server operating systems, and related products as required. The selected individual will also help manage and configure the virtualization, firewall & networking systems for Montgomery County and be a team member in overseeing the Production & Disaster Recovery environment. This candidate will also evaluate hardware / software and recommend purchases.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensures the Firewall technologies are operational, optimal, secure and updated
Ensure the VMWare environment is stable and error free
Configure the county networking core infrastructure
Troubleshooting of network, hardware and software problems
Deployment of new Data Center hardware
Oversee Data Center data backups
Configure and maintain Cisco switches and Cisco routers
Key player in Cyber security
Troubleshoot help desk tickets and service requests
Team member in working a weekly helpdesk rotation every two months
Qualifications:
Candidates should be proficient in the following technical areas:
Good understanding of Computer Networking
Microsoft Active Directory Technologies
VMWare - versions 7.x, 8.x
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and later
Microsoft Azure & Exchange On-Premise and Online technologies Candidates with the following skills are a plus:
Fortinet Firewall Administration
Cohesity backup solution
Dell Powerflex Storage
F5 appliance skills for load balancing
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 3 + years of experience in IT or equivalent work experience required.
CompTIA - A+ Certification, Security+ and Network+ Certifications are a plus. Candidates should possess the following qualities:
Personable and always professional
Customer service oriented
Excellent troubleshooting skills
Have excellent verbal and written communications skills
Able to work individually and on a team
Has the ability to multitask - able to handle a good number of open issues at one time