Network Systems Engineer

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Job Title

Network Systems Engineer

Location

Alabama - Huntsville - Huntsville, AL 35802 US (Primary)

Job Description

Torch Technologies Inc., is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support the IT Department. Duties include planning, designing, evaluating, installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading all hardware and software related to the local and wide area network systems. Additional duties include providing general support on issues not resolved by other support teams. Must have strong communication skills and be able to effectively communicate technical issues in-person, over telephone, or through electronic communications.

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, installation, configuration, administration, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and documentation of corporate, lab, storage and telecommunication systems and networks; its associated equipment, devices, and software.
• Responsible for the administration, operation, and maintenance of the network access control (NAC) system.
• Interact regularly with executive leadership, users, vendors, and other technical professionals to field questions, determine requirements, and ultimately provide unique solutions for current business requirements.
• Participate in projects and team assignments; as well as manage day-to-day activities through a ticket system.
• Create and maintain documentation, network diagrams, policies, and procedures for existing configurations.
• Monitor, review, and analyze the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of related network engineering experience.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and various topics such as access control lists, cloud computing, BGP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, load balancers, network access control, OSPF, proxies, SD-Wan, trunks, VLANs, VOIP, VPN, VTC, and wireless.
• Ability to perform network design and implementation.
• Experience with network monitoring and analytics tools.
• Experience with virtualized computing environments and virtual networks.
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of customer service.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with people of various educational and technical backgrounds.
• Occasional travel is required.

Desired but not required:

• DoD 8570 IAT Certifications (network or security)

Eligibility:

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Job Type:Regular Full-time

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule:M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Torch site

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Torch Technologies is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

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