Network Architect

Job Summary:

C Spire is seeking a highly skilled Network Administrator to join our team. As a Network Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting our corporate local and wide area networks, associated infrastructure, and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues within the LAN, WAN, and wireless environments.
• Perform installation, configuration, administration, and maintenance for corporate network infrastructure and services.
• Lead projects for improving corporate network services, implementing new capabilities, and/or remediating problem areas.
• Assist network engineers and administrators in engineering and troubleshooting difficult or time-sensitive problems.
• Serve as a technical mentor for other team members.

Requirements:

• Baccalaureate degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant industry-accepted network certification or equivalent training or practical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of Cisco routing and switching experience.
• Basic understanding of BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, or MPLS routing protocols.
• Experience working networks for small and medium organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied knowledge of TCP/IP, IPSec, VRRP, HSRP, or SNMP protocols.
• Applied knowledge of Cisco Catalyst, Meraki.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift 65 pounds and work with various hand tools. Must be able to sit for long periods and use computer keyboard and/or mouse while viewing computer screen. Must be willing to work flexible schedule, which will include nights and weekends.