Network Technician, Core IT at UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 1

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Infrastructure Maintenance, Technical Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, Wired Environments, Wireless Environments, Firewall Support, VLAN Configuration, Customer Support, Inventory Management, Documentation, Aruba, Cisco, Extreme Networks, Information Security, Microsoft Products

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Description U.S. Soccer Overview The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good. We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S. U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical decision-making, professional flexibility, and an empathic management style that builds bold teams and delivers globally significant results. Position Description We are looking for a Network Technician, Core IT to join our growing IT team. As a member of the IT team, you will be responsible for maintaining the network infrastructure for the organization. You will provide technical support to U.S. Soccer’s workforce onsite and remotely, as required. This role will allow you to demonstrate your extraordinary customer service and technical support skills to solve problems with the network infrastructure and its interactions with laptops, printers, software, and mobile devices. You will also have the opportunity to showcase your presentation skills through the delivery of training related programs to the user community. Primary Responsibilities Work with minimal supervision supporting a network infrastructure which may include installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software in both wired and wireless environments and firewall support Provide high-quality customer support which may be both on-site and remote using in person communication, email, messaging, phone, or video conference calls Responsible for tasks such as network provisioning/deactivation, installing/uninstalling equipment, VLAN configuration, primary contact for network support/troubleshooting, and firewall support Maintain accurate inventory of all network assets Resolve requests independently while identifying and communicating escalated issues to management in a timely manner Schedule time to resolve issues with a sense of urgency Document service requests with detail and precision Create written documentation for solutions and store them in appropriate shared folders Performs any other duties or special projects, as assigned Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience supporting software, hardware, networks, firewalls and peripherals within the network infrastructure Awareness of Information Security best practices Experience supporting both Microsoft and Apple products General knowledge of soccer Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written form Ability to prioritize and multitask while paying close attention to detail Be open to new ideas, different styles, and responsibilities Strong core values: integrity, service excellence, attention to detail, commitment to task Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments Must be able to connect "micro" details to the "macro" vision and mission Resolve requests related to people, systems, and policies thoroughly with a sense of urgency Ability to carry at least 30 pounds up\down multiple flights of stairs Ability to travel to remote offices both locally and in other states Acceptance of “Cloud First” architecture Desired Qualifications Experience with major network equipment providers such as Aruba (preferred), Cisco, or Extreme Networks, etc. Experience with installation/configuration/maintenance of firewalls, VLANs Project Management experience Knowledge of scripting languages Experience with organized competitive soccer a plus U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Responsibilities

The Network Technician will be responsible for maintaining the organization's network infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software in both wired and wireless environments, alongside firewall support. This role also requires providing high-quality technical support to the workforce both onsite and remotely, managing network provisioning, and resolving support requests independently.