Network Technician at eXcell
Coraopolis, PA 15108
About the Job
As part of a leading IT managed services specialist with more than 12,000 associates worldwide, we rely on the personal relationships we build with our consultants and the clients who depend on them. Join the
team.Our client is currently seeking a Network Technician to join their team for a remote position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Patch and update hardware, operating systems, and applications to ensure security compliance requirements are met
Research detected vulnerabilities before applying mitigations and / or hotfixes
Manage and maintain network security monitoring tools
Implement and enforce security best practices on endpoints within the infrastructure
Support the cybersecurity team with identifying and investigating security threats in the network
Provide assistance with security audits and compliance reviews in collaboration with the cybersecurity team
Investigate and resolve tickets / cases escalated from the cybersecurity team regarding infrastructure security topics
Interact with Service Desk and other teams, providing support on cloud-related inquiries
Document processes and procedures for future references
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills and Responsibilities:
Associate or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information technology, Systems Administration, or similar majors
A+, Security +, Network + or GFACT certifications
CCNA or equivalent certification
Minimum 5+ years of experience in infrastructure administration including Active Directory, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Google Apps, with some familiarity in managing legacy systems
Expertise in medium to large enterprise systems infrastructure
Familiarity with various modern operating systems and platforms (Microsoft Windows, GNU / Linux, Chrome OS, IOS, Android, etc.)
Proven experience and working knowledge with virtual machines, networking technologies (switches, routers, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VOIP and VPN) and server components
Good knowledge of the AWS Cloud Platform
Excellent communication skills and good team spirit
Dynamic, flexible, and customer oriented
Have an exceptional analytical mind, be conscientious, and methodical
Be autonomous, responsible, and organized and show initiative
Demonstrate a high aptitude for problem solving
Must have superb priority management skills and demonstrate the ability to work on several projects simultaneously
Understanding of the CIA triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) and Information Security preferred
Experience working with security teams like Security Operations and Incident Response to ensure operational security preferred
Experience with scripting and automation tools preferred
Experience with Engineering applications preferred
Full COVID-19 vaccination may be required.
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that you can elect into including but not limited to: Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental), 401k, Basic Life / AD&D, Supplemental Insurances Plans, Paid Time Off Plan, Paid Holiday, Paid Sick Leave plan, FSA / HSA Pre-Tax Benefits, Employee Discounts.
W2 only, no Corp to Corp. We are unable to sponsor H1B visas at this time. **