Blue Ocean Enterprises Hiring for Network and Systems Engineer Job at Fort Collins, CO Full Time

Blue Ocean Enterprises, Inc. is looking for a Network and Systems Engineer. This role is involves work on-site and off-site. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of systems and varied equipment.

The Network and Systems Engineer position is responsible for designing, implementing, and ensuring the operation of the various technological systems throughout the organization, while also managing the staff that is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of said systems. The ideal candidate will not only satisfy the items identified below, but this individual must also have a strong customer focus, positive attitude, and the gift to deliver exceptional customer service to the organization. The ability to relate technical concepts to non-technical staff is a must. An appreciation of the outdoors and comfort working in a semi-remote location is also desirable.

Essential Duties:

· Design, implement, and manage solutions that span a wide array of technologies

· Ensure proper security posture for the IT infrastructure

· Monitor and tune network performance

· Provide top tier executive support with excellent professionalism

· Respond to and remediate security incidents in a timely manner

· Research and implement new technologies

· Manage and develop relationships with third party contractors

· Participate in On-call schedule

· Other duties as assigned

Skills Required:

· Troubleshooting and problem solving – Ability to Determine root cause and the skills to resolve the issue

· Reading Comprehension – Understanding written documentation

· Build and maintain strong business relationships – Practice open and honest communications, respect others opinion and position while working toward a common objective

· Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

· Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Time Management – Managing one’s own time efficiently.

· Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively and professionally.

· Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

· Oral and written Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

· Deductive Reasoning – The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

· Selective Attention – The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

· Off-Road Driving – The ability to safely operate a vehicle in remote areas over minimally developed roads

· Ladders – The ability to safely work on a ladder

· Hand power tools – Familiarity and ability to work safely with a drill

Education/Experience Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree (or High School Diploma plus four years relevant experience) plus four years of network and systems engineering experience

Required Technical Skills

· Layer 3 Switching and Routing (OSPF, BGP)

· Firewalls and IPS

· Public Key Infrastructure (AD CS, OpenSSL)

· VPN – SSL and IPSec

· Windows/Linux/Mac Operating Systems

· Server Hardware

· Virtualization (VMware)

· iOS

· DNS, DHCP, NTP

· Wireless

Preferred Technical Skills and Experience

· Fortigate NG Firewalls

· Nagios

· Graylog

· Microwave (SAF)

· Wireless (Meraki, Ubiquiti)

· IP Cameras, NVRs, and VMS

· Media Control Systems

· Familiarity with Cisco, Fortinet, Meraki, Moxa, and Ubiquiti network solutions

· Terminating and testing Cat5/5e/6 cabling

· Understanding of solar power systems

· Amateur Radio (HAM)

Industry Certifications preferred:

· CompTIA A+/Server+/Network+/Security+

· Microsoft MTA

· Cisco CCNA

· General Class Amateur Radio License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fort Collins, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location