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Acushnet Rubber Company, Inc. DBA Precix Network & Security Engineer in New Bedford, Massachusetts
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing computer network support to operational computer networks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Assemble and configure network components and associated services. ? Set up and maintain basic network operation, including assembly of network hardware, and assistance to the network administrator. ? Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems. ? Upgrade network hardware and software components as required. ? Install, upgrade, and configure email, network printing, directory structure, rights, security, software, and file services. ? Provide user with computer and network technical support. ? Respond to needs and questions of users concerning their access of network resources. ? Establish network users, user environments, directories, and security for networks being installed. ? Manage and maintain SonicWALL firewall (or subsequent firewall technologies) and its associated features: VPN, Guest internet access, Wireless Access Points, Gateway Anti-Virus/Anti-SPAM and any other measures, devices, or applications to ensure network security and protection from external network threats. ? Act as back up support for Network System Analyst. ? Share responsibility for Windows network security systems both on premise and cloud based. ? Provide support to other ZDUSA locations in respect to VPN and SAP connectivity. ? Monitor and recommend new and/or upgraded technologies in respect to maintaining cybersecurity threat protection. ? Perform other duties as required or requested. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: ? None EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: ? Bachelor?s degree in computer networking or related technologies from a four-year college or technical school; or 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. QUALIFICATIONS: ? Possess knowledge of SonicWALL (firewalls) and routing/switching, internet software such as Internet Explorer, Firefox and JavaScript, Inventory software, barcode scanning or manufacturing software, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. ? Strong overall knowledge of Microsoft?s full software family, both on-premise and/or cloud based. ? Knowledge of principles, operations, and capabilities of high-speed communications network hardware, software and protocols; maintenance, monitoring and control of communications system controls. ? Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: ? Work environment consists of office setting and occasionally a manufacturing setting that may be exposed to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals. ? May work near moving mechanical parts up to 1/3 of the time. ? May work in high precarious places up to 1/3 of the time. ? May be exposed to varying noise levels from quiet to very loud about 1/3 of the time each.