Job Description
Join our dynamic IT team as a Network Technician in Buffalo, NY. We're seeking a skilled professional to design, implement, and maintain our robust network infrastructure. This direct hire role offers career growth opportunities in a cutting-edge environment where your expertise directly impacts business success.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, and firewalls
- Monitor network performance using tools like SolarWinds and Wireshark
- Resolve network outages and security incidents with SLA-driven response times
- Implement VLANs, VPNs, and wireless network solutions
- Document network topology and create technical procedures
- Collaborate with cloud services for hybrid network architecture
- Perform network capacity planning and optimization
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on network administration experience
- Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ certification required
- Expertise in TCP/IP, OSPF, and BGP protocols
- Proficiency with Windows Server and Active Directory
- Strong troubleshooting skills using diagnostic tools
- Familiarity with network security best practices
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field