Information Technology
Located in:
Tyler, TX
Pay: $40,000-$60,000/year
Job Full Description:
We are seeking a skilled Network & Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and support secure, high‑performing network and server environments for our client's customers. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands‑on engineer who has end‑to‑end experience installing and configuring network and server infrastructure from the ground up—not just maintaining pre‑configured systems.
The Network & Systems Engineer will work closely with customers, internal teams, and junior technical staff to deliver reliable IT solutions across multiple architectures.
Key Responsibilities
Network & Systems Engineering
- Design, configure, install, and maintain LAN, WAN, and Wi‑Fi environments
- Deploy and support servers, firewalls, routers, switches, and telecom services
- Unbox, configure, and deploy new network and server equipment into production environments
- Perform firewall, switch, and router configuration from scratch
- Ensure secure, compliant, and reliable network operations
Projects & Implementation
- Provide network engineering and project management for installations, upgrades, and strategic IT initiatives
- Analyze customer business and technical needs and implement appropriate network and systems solutions
- Support environments across multiple architectures and technologies
Security & User Management
- Establish and maintain user environments, permissions, and security controls
- Implement network security best practices and respond to security issues
- Maintain system integrity, availability, and compliance
Troubleshooting & Support
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and server issues
- Provide escalation support for advanced technical problems
- Act as a technical liaison between customers, internal teams, and vendors
Documentation & Leadership
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation for network designs, configurations, and processes
- Mentor and support junior technical staff
- Contribute to standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 2–4 years of hands‑on experience installing and supporting computer networking and communications equipment
- Recent, practical experience with:
- Firewalls, switches, and routers
- Server and network deployments in production environments
- Demonstrated end‑to‑end setup experience, including hardware installation, configuration, testing, and go‑live support
- Strong troubleshooting skills for complex network and server issues
Preferred Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field (preferred)
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience accepted
- Microsoft and/or Cisco industry certifications (preferred)
Technical Skills
Required
- LAN/WAN/Wi‑Fi design and configuration
- Firewall, switch, and router setup and deployment
- Windows Server 2008 / 2012
- Network security and user management
- Technical documentation and process development
Plus / Nice to Have
- VMware and/or Hyper‑V
- VoIP systems
- Advanced wireless networking
Tyler, TX
Darby Scheffer
darby.scheffer@expresspros.com
+1 903-592-9999
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