Senior Network Engineer Job Description
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ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Networking- Acts as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance of Etensity's infrastructure as directed by IT Managers.
- Serves as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance of Etensity's WAN as directed by IT Managers.
- Acts as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance of the telephone system, including telephone switches.
- Oversees the creation and updating of phone and voicemail extensions and routing.
- Acts as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance of computer stations and software for Etensity training programs and provides additional support when necessary.
- Serves as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance of the Learning Studio computer stations and provides additional support when necessary.
- Serves as a Team Lead for troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery done by more junior Innovators.
- Performs complex troubleshooting, backup, archiving, and disaster recovery.
- Assists in the design, implementation and maintenance of systems, programs, hardware and software.
- Acts as Team Lead for creating network and email accounts, setting up laptops/desktops, and updating company phone lists and email address books.
- Serves as Team Lead for the resolution of all trouble calls/emails and enters work orders into our tracking software.
- Acts as Team Lead for the administration and maintenance to Internal Systems programs such as Invisic, Saleslogix, Epicor, and ADP and operating systems used by Etensity.
- Interacts with internal clients to resolve escalated help desk issues.
- Acts as Team Lead for inventory management of software licenses, software, hardware, and other IT supplies.
- Acts as Team Lead for the purchasing of software, hardware and other IT supplies as approved by management.
- Promotes responsible usage and care of Etensity equipment.
CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication- Assists in the facilitation of team meetings.
- Delivers informative, well-organized presentations.
- Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership- Generates enthusiasm among team members.
- Proactively seeks opportunities to serve in leadership roles.
- Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model.
- Manages the process of innovative change.
- Facilitates effective team interaction.
- Acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
- Communicates effectively with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions with Etensity project management.
- Continually seeks opportunities to increase internal client satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Manages internal client expectations effectively.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development- Conducts effective progress evaluations in a timely manner.
- Mentors those with less experience through informal channels.
- Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by Etensity.
- Trains other innovators through both formal and informal training programs.
- Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
- Leads internal teams/task forces.
Other job descriptions available:
- Web and Software Development
- Project Management
- Business Analysis Relationship
- Relationship and Vendor Management
- Technical Management
- Network Engineering
- IT Management
