Network Administrator

Waste Connections is growing and adding a Network Technician to our Corporate Offices in The Woodlands, Texas. The Network Technician's role is to plan and coordinate the design, installation, and connectivity of computer, network systems, camera systems, and phone systems throughout the United States and Canada. This includes developing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing all new and existing network hardware, software, and communication links. The Network Technician will also troubleshoot network performance issues in a timely and accurate manner and provide end user training where required. The Network Technician will supervise independent contractors hired for special projects. This position travels 20-40% of the time.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install network, phone and camera systems
• Assess near and long term network capacity needs and design and implement strategic plans to make certain capacity meets growing demand.
• In conjunction with other IT employees, create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, mapping, processes, and service records.
• Develop and deploy methodologies for testing network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades relating to network or telephone equipment.
• Develop and implement a replacement plan for network infrastructure components at local sites.
• Monitor the work of equipment vendors during installations and hardware performance issues.
• Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex network problems for a variety of end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions.
• Responsible for assisting with hiring, orientation, training and evaluating of IT support staff relative to duties, work schedules, agency policies, and state policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information.
• Assist other departments in the design and implementation of new technology to streamline operations.
• Meet with new and existing vendors to discuss needs, evaluate proposals, negotiate agreements, and monitor performance and potential cost savings.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

What's In It for You?

You will be joining a team environment and colleagues who embrace a "work hard, play harder" culture. Our compensation package is competitive and comes with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long term disability, life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan. You'll also be associating yourself with a company that likes to lead by example, through a strong presence in our local communities, charitable giving, sustainability initiatives and more.

Waste Connections is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities / Women / Disabled / Veterans)