IT Network Engineer
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
- Location
- Onsite (Cloquet, MN)
- Compensation
- $77k - $87k/yr
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain LAN, WAN, and wireless infrastructure. This role ensures network security, stability, and integrity while supporting the organization's technology operations.
Skills
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Responsibilities
- Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping, processes, and service records.
- Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.
- Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, switches, and other hardware.
- Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
- Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products and services.
- Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information.
- Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
- Participate in managing all network security solutions.
- Perform server and security audits, and system backups and recovery.
- Provide guidance to junior members of the team.
- Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
- Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
- Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
- Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
- Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
Qualifications
- No Drivers License required.
- Associate of Applied Science – Computer Science or Information Technology required, plus 3 years proven experience in a Network Administrator/Engineer or similar role required.
- In lieu of a degree, candidates must have 5 years combined education/certifications & proven work experience as a Network Administrator/Engineer or similar role required.
- Hands-on experience with configuring and managing network devices is required.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g. Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.) is required.
- Network certifications are preferred.
- Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices are required.
- Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, communication protocols, and Internet standards.
- A working knowledge of HP/Aruba server and network infrastructure is preferred.
- Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
- Proven experience with disaster recovery and network backups is preferred.
- Required to have the ability to travel to and from different FDL locations throughout the workday and meet the on-site requirements of the FDL IT on-call policy.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
- Occasional inspection of cables in floors and ceilings.
- Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
- Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, databases and/or data entry, spreadsheets and Microsoft Outlook is required.
- Ability to gain a gaming identification badge to work in and around Casino property and facilities.
- Position requires on call availability.
- Some travel may be required.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
- Ability to work independently and establish priorities is required.
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
- Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- Walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling are required.
- Subject to working in a smoking environment.
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Nagaajiwanaang (Where the water stops), is one of the six Bands of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and a proud sovereign Ojibwe nation. We strive to be a diverse, supportive, and inclusive workforce that employs Fond du Lac Band members, native peoples, and those from our surrounding communities.
As one of Carlton County's largest employers, the Fond du Lac Band is dedicated to elevating the community through a broad spectrum of programs and enterprises including our gaming facilities, tribal government, health services, and education that promotes our language, culture, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Fond du Lac Band is an employer that cultivates the growth of our employees and our programs; a place where you can develop your skills and gain experience that will positively impact the lives of those who call the Fond du Lac Band home. Our hiring practices follow tribal employment rights outlined in Fond du Lac Ordinance #12/94 (TERO).
Join the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in our mission to preserve and promote our community while contributing to its vibrant future.