What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Administrator position at Communication Technology Services (CTS)?
Communication Technology Services (CTS) is searching for a skilled, driven, and innovative Network Engineer II to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with the Network Operations support team to optimize the performance of high-traffic network infrastructures. You will design and implement enterprise-level WAN and LAN networks, as well as Private Wireless Networks (PWN), while maintaining system integrity and evaluating network performance. As a team player, you'll occasionally step into other roles to meet client expectations. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who thrives on managing large-scale projects and takes full ownership of their work.
- Continuously monitor the performance, availability, and security of traditional networks and DAS networks.
- Respond to network alarms, incidents, and outages, working quickly to identify root causes and apply corrective actions.
- Collaborate with other teams to restore services and implement temporary and permanent solutions.
- Perform configuration changes and updates for routers, switches, firewalls, and other network hardware as necessary.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues, performance bottlenecks, and other network faults.
- Perform routine assessments of network performance, providing recommendations for optimization.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of network upgrades, expansions, and capacity improvements.
- Implementation of Security Protocols
- Strong understanding of IP networking, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and VLANs.
- Familiarity with SD-WAN, routing, and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.).
- Experience with network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs) and troubleshooting network security breaches.
- Experience working in a SOC or Regulatory controlled environment
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards network maintenance and optimization.
- Flexible schedule, including the ability to work nights and weekends
- Possibility for on-call engagements
- Maintenance windows for internal and external system support
