Senior Network Engineer

Teslar Software is an innovative financial technology company located in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. We assist community banks across the country become more efficient through smart workflows and superior technology. Teslar is committed to providing its teammates with an exciting, casual atmosphere where professional growth is encouraged, and upward mobility is supported. Our team is composed of a diverse group of financial and IT professionals, all of which work together to develop and provide best in class solutions to financial institutions across the country. We offer a laid-back environment with competitive benefits and generous vacation. Teslar Software is not currently sponsoring work visas or transfers at this time. As our team grows, we have made it a priority to instill our core values in everything we do. We talk about them often, hire and fire based on them, and they are nonnegotiable.

1. Trust above everything
2. I’ve got your back
3. Be resourceful, figure it out
4. Challenge the present to develop the future
5. A client’s success is our success
6. Celebrate the Victories

The Senior Network Engineer works within a collaborative IT organization implementing, administering, and supporting virtual and physical servers and their associated systems and services, for both on-premises and cloud environments. The position contributes to area strategy and continuous improvement via research, performance analysis, automation, and process refinement. 

Responsibilities: 

• Monitor network systems to ensure efficient operations
• Creating firewalls and updating virus protection software and data security systems to keep data and communications protected
• Work with other functional areas within IT to identify, implement, and support effective technology and security solutions
• Research the latest information technology trends and recommend improvements/enhancements to management
• Communicate with vendors and peers to keep abreast of emerging products, technologies, and services
• Administer virtual and physical Windows servers ensuring efficient, effective, and secure operations (e.g., directory services, storage, file/print, IAM, web, and endpoint/client management) 

Qualifications:

• 5 years of related industry experience in information technology field
• In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as LAN, firewalls, and routers
• Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently
• Understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS/DHCP and SMB protocols
• Knowledge and adherence to relevant cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with network security products and concepts, primarily with the Fortinet product suites
• Strong technical background, analytical and problem-solving skills, and communication abilities
• Experience with Windows server administration and troubleshooting
• Experience with server technologies (Hyper V, Azure Hybrid, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise grade server hardware, storage devices, and backup technologies
• Experience developing and maintaining system integration and automation tools using shell scripts and other scripting languages
• Familiarity with directory, authentication and file/print services, such as Active Directory, eDirectory, OpenLDAP, FreeRADIUS, OES, CUPS/iPrint, etc.
• Project planning experience 
• Experience with Windows endpoint administration
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CIS or related field, or professional certification preferred