Network Engineer

TKC Holdings

West Des Moines, Iowa

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$60,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Business Skills, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Consumer Software, DNS (Domain Name System), Database Backup, Health Plan, Hospitality and Tourism, Insurance, Linux Operating System, Memory Hardware, Metrics, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft IIS Web Server (Internet Information Services), Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Performance/Analysis, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Printers, Problem Solving Skills, Project Estimates, Project/Program Management, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Reporting Skills, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Building, Test Plan/Schedule, Ubuntu, VMWare, Willing to Travel, Windows PowerShell, Writing Skills
LOCATION
West Des Moines, Iowa
POSTED
3 days ago
Wage Rate: $60,000-85,000/year Overview:
TKC Holdings, Inc.—comprised of Trinity Services Group, Keefe Group, and Courtesy Products - is a mid market respected leader in the corrections and hospitality industries for more than 40 years. With thousands of team members across the country, we continue a tradition of innovation, integrity, and success. TKC is committed to delivering excellent products and services, exceeding customer expectations, and empowering the career development of every team member. 
 

We are proud to be a military and veteran-friendly employer.

About This Position:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Assist managing large mission critical network of servers hosting data for ATG software. Support ATG developers as they create and update the Offender Management Suite of programs. This would include deploying applications, running appropriate scripts, and configuring security to support new versions of the applications. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Track performance metrics of every network and server administered by ATG team; include reviewing processors, memory and hard disk usage, etc.
  • Track each server's successful completion of automated processes such as backup and data exchange interfaces.
  • Respond to notification (email/pages) from utilities monitoring availability and key metrics of servers.  Work toward being able to handle these issues independently.
  • Complete projects within time estimates with minimal returned work.
  • Keep supervisor informed on progress of projects
  • Seek information to update technical skills and business knowledge.
  • Other duties as assigned by company management.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, talk and hear. The employee will occasionally be required to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.  Employee will need to have close vision. Must be able to sight color variations when developing and testing our applications under different color schemes. 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level is moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).  In addition, employee may work near moving mechanical parts

What You'll Need:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three years progressive work experience in the field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

  • Experience using Windows Server technologies and concepts -- Active Directory, DNS, IIS, Storage Configuration. Experience using PowerShell scripting to perform repeatable tasks and automation.
  • Experience working with VMware technologies and concepts -- Virtual Processor, Virtual Storage Configuration, VMware Clustering, etc. 
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and concepts.
  • Working knowledge of key server components (processor, memory and disk) metrics. 
  • Experience working with cloud technologies like AWS and Azure.
  • Experience working with Linux technologies like Ubuntu, CentOS, or Red Hat.
  • Work independently to confirm successful completion of scripts that automate repeatable maintenance tasks such as backups, operations monitoring and application deployments.
  • Under guidance of management, perform script maintenance and complete required software updates to support new versions of ATG applications. 

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Able to follow instructions and assist with all department activities.
  • Able to learn and gain an understanding of company packaged software.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Ability to travel on business as required.
Benefits:

Advanced Technologies Group (ATG) offers comprehensive benefits to all regular-full time employees:

  • Medical w/prescription coverage
    • Benefit Credit received when enrolled in a TKC medical plan, to help offset your benefit costs.  Benefit Credit of $750 annually, will be divided evenly among your paychecks throughout the Plan Year.
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life and Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary benefits that can be selected to create the right package for you

ATG also understands the importance of work life balance and planning for the future.  To help with both of these, employees are eligible for paid time off and a Company Match for the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.  We now also offer DailyPay providing you immediate access to earned wages.

EEO Statement:

Equal Employment Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.

 

A copy of our Privacy Policy and CA Employee Privacy Notice can be found here: https://tkcholdings.com/privacy-policy-108

About the Company

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TKC Holdings

Our Companies

Trinity Services Group Keefe Group Courtesy Products

Trinity Services Group is one of the leading providers of correctional food service in the nation.  With more than 40 years in the industry, our combined operations serve over 300,000 inmates daily in over 40 states, Puerto Rico and  the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Keefe Group, through its affiliates, Keefe Supply Company, Keefe Commissary Network, Access Securepak, Access Corrections, ICSolutions and Advanced Technologies Group, is the nation’s leading supplier of food and personal care products, electronics, clothing, technology, telecommunications and software solutions to the corrections industry.

For over 50 years, Courtesy Products has been providing innovative in-room coffee service to hotels and motels nationwide. From the original instant coffee programs, to today’s patented CV1® In-Room Brewed Coffee System, operating supplies including irons, hairdryers, MP3 clock radios, blanket bags and superior customer service have made Courtesy Products an industry leader.

For more information on Trinity Services Group, please visit www.trinityservicesgroup.com.

For more information on Keefe Group, please visit www.keefegroup.com.

For more information on Courtesy Products, please visit www.courtesyproducts.com.

 

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
FOUNDED
2016
WEBSITE
https://www.tkcholdings.com//