Analysis Skills, Cloud Computing, Computer Security, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Endpoint Security, Firewalls, Identify Issues, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Routing, Network Support, Network Switching, Network Systems, On Call, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Unified Communications, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), Virtualization, VoIP (Voice over IP), Wireless Communications
The Senior Systems / Network Engineer will collaborate directly with IT leadership to support, maintain, secure, monitor, and improve an enterprise technology infrastructure encompassing physical/virtual servers, telecommunications, wireless environments, and seven remote operational locations from Woonsocket Housing Authority ("WHA") in their IT Department, The primary location will be at 679 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, file shares, and virtualized environments using Hyper-V.
- Oversee switching, routing, firewalls, VLAN management, and wireless bridge connectivity across segmented network environments.
- Perform coverage analysis, troubleshooting, and lifecycle planning for Aruba enterprise wireless networks.
- Provide administration and endpoint device support for enterprise Konica and hosted VoIP telephone systems.
- Implement endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and verify cloud-based backup/disaster recovery integrity.
Requirements:
- Standard shifts with mandatory allocation for planned off-peak maintenance windows (evenings/weekends). Must participate in a 24/7/365 emergency on-call rotation and guarantee an on-site appearance within 4 hours during a critical infrastructure outage.
- 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in network and systems engineering.
- Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.
- Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Hyper-V, Windows Server (2019/2022), and Active Directory.
- Strong experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise routing, firewalls, and VLAN segmentations.
- Proven experience with enterprise wireless network deployment (Aruba preferred).
- Familiarity supporting Konica phone networks or hosted unified communications.
Important Notice:
This role is part of a proposal for Woonsocket Housing Authority ("WHA"). Hiring is contingent upon the selection of the consultant. Selected candidates will be included in the proposal and must authorize the use of their resume for submission.