Role and Responsibilities

To design, install, and maintain network systems across the enterprise, assist in monitoring, documentation, and optimization of all network hardware, cabling, software, and data communications connections, analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems, serve as Subject Matter Expert for special projects and provide technical training.

Effectively perform the following functions:

• Under general direction, responsible for administration and day-to-day operation of organization's network systems (e.g., LAN, WAN, and Wireless) and Cybersecurity.
• Annual network vulnerability risk assessments and remediation.
• Manage, engineer or support complex networks, including network design, site survey, installation, integration, testing and final acceptance in a wired or wireless environment, configuration and monitoring of enterprise class intrusion prevention systems, including firewalls.
• Administer users in Active Directory.
• Provide quality assurance for new applications and modification to existing applications.
• Research desktop and laptop hardware and software to ensure compatibility with existing systems and connectivity with network.
• Assist IT Techs with troubleshooting end user network configuration.
• Ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the information systems that support core organizational functions.
• Design, implement and support enterprise class storage and backup systems.
• Support, troubleshoot, and administer firewall, switches, Internet, load balancing, 802.1X, voice, and other networking technologies in a highly complex environment.
• Support and implement SSL and IPSEC VPN.
• Establish monitoring requirements for servers and applications as well as develop and deploy alerting strategies.
• Responsible for upgrading and managing all networking systems and working with various system owners to coordinate systems upgrades, system backups, firmware and all hardware refreshes.
• Develop mitigation strategies when vulnerabilities cannot be remediated, coordinate with Corporate IT security team for review and act on any directed changes.
• Troubleshoot complex network and systems performance issues, as well as enterprise system capacity planning solutions and analyze network traffic.
• Develop technical architecture documentation that details procedures for installation, maintenance, security, configuration, and disaster recovery.
• • Provide backup technical support for other areas of the server infrastructure including, but not limited to Exchange, Office 365, Server OS and other security solutions.
  • Coordinate with Internet Service Providers to install and configure and maintain connections.
  • Manage use of SNMP network management software and other diagnostic tools to insure reliable network and systems operation.
  • Provide backup to System Administrators for all systems.
  • Monitor network traffic for security incidents and respond promptly to potential threats.
  • Collaborate with the IT team to design and implement robust cybersecurity strategies.
  • Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and address risks.
  • Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity threats and trends to proactively protect the network.
  • Lead incident response efforts, including the identification, containment, and mitigation of security breaches.
  • Document security incidents and conduct post-incident analysis to prevent future occurrences.
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
  • Implement and manage user access controls and permissions in accordance with organizational policies.
  • Ensure proper authentication, authorization, and accountability measures are in place.
  • Develop and conduct security awareness training programs for employees.
  • Promote best practices for cybersecurity throughout the organization.
  • Perform regular updates and patches to network hardware and software.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity regulations, standards, and frameworks.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for audits and compliance reviews.
  • Communicate with and promptly respond to the Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Maintain all internal logging.
  • Collaborate with Engineering team to secure the operations network.
  • Manage VPN configurations with two-factor authentication.

  Additional Duties of Network Administrator II:

  • Meet budget requirements by managing procurement and monitoring expenses related to the Cooperative’s systems and assist in the annual budget process.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required.
• Minimum of five years related work experience; 4 additional years of related work experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree.
• Progression to Level II will be at management’s discretion.
• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• • Experience with Fortinet FortiGate Firewalls, Cisco Switches/Routers, Meraki Switches/WAP and related technologies.
  • Advanced understanding of administering and maintaining Microsoft Windows Servers.
  • Advanced knowledge of networking protocols including, but not limited to: IPv4, DNS, DHCP, SSH, Telnet, SSL, IPsec, BGP, and OSPF.
  • Must be able to organize and prioritize work, be proactive, resolve problems, follow through, and simultaneously manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
  • Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

  Preferred skills and certifications

  • Darktrace, Nessus Scanner, Cisco Umbrella, DUO Two Factor, Dell Servers, Cisco Phone System, HP Nimble SAN, VMware, SSL Certificates
  • CCNA, Fortinet Certified, MCSE, Network+, Security+

About Coweta-Fayette EMC

Coweta-Fayette EMC, to include its subsidiaries True Natural Gas and Relyco Resources, is an equal opportunity employer and is recognized as one of the most progressive electric membership cooperatives. The cooperative serves member/customers in portions of six counties. Coweta-Fayette EMC offers a competitive wage and benefits package for full-time employees.

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