Senior Network Engineer

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we’re the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Assists with supporting, administering, troubleshooting and implementation of the IT network systems throughout SILFEX. This position is a significant component of the Silfex IT Systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors and maintains the Wide Area Network (WAN) and Local Area Network (LAN) connections.
• Maintains a high level of protection as it pertains to IT Security in the networking environment.
• Maintains IT wiring systems, pathways and connectivity.
• Provides support to end users in the selection, procurement (after approval by the IT Manager), usage, and maintenance of software programs and hardware items as it pertains to the network.
• Assists, maintains, and tests disaster recovery plans for the network devices as prescribed.
• Perform all work-related tasks in a safe manner and report any unsafe conditions to SILFEX management.
• Carry out special projects and all other additional duties as assigned.
• Maintains supplies inventory by researching supply quantities, designing inventory systems, determining inventory levels and anticipating needed supplies for the network.
• Protects employees and visitors by maintaining a safe and clean building.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional discussions related to networking.

Culture:

• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
• Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
• Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
• Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas at the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with bachelor’s degree in information technology or similar degree; or a HS Diploma or equivalent with equivalent years of experience.
• CCNA or CCNP certification(s) preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common network diagrams and technical journals, network reports, technical documents, and implement network segmentation.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, or members of the business community as it pertains to the Silfex IT network.
• Ability to write items and articles for documentation that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively assist in presenting information to management, public groups, and/or employees.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions around network related items.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in network diagram form and deal with several variables as needed.
• Proficiency in computer applications to include: Office 365, Microsoft Visio, network performance monitoring software and Cisco related command line. Check Point firewall experience a plus.
• Must be able to work effectively individually and in a team environment.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and; talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 15 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.