The purpose of this position is to design, build, and maintain the Cooperative networks. This includes installing, configuring, troubleshooting, optimizing network hardware & software (routers, switches, firewalls), local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), internet systems, and segments of a network system, ensuring security to support business operations and prevent downtime. Provides training to other Cooperative employees as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Technology Manager.

Work requires high-level, deep skills and knowledge with network design, security, cloud networking, and automation. Decisions can affect the daily work of the business users’ organization widely.

Problems are complex and occasionally unique.

Demonstrated knowledge in the following categories required:

• Windows/Linux Server, Microsoft 365, Cloud computing
• Computer HW/SW/peripheral support, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas and solutions politely, clearly and effectively; verbally and in written words.
• Technical Writing
• IP networking, subnetting, segmentation, VLANs, associated hardware & software infrastructure.
• HTML with exposure to CMS-based web design.
• Commitment to customer service, exhibiting attention, empathy, and responsiveness to business users’ technical issues.

  Exposure to the following is required:

  Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco, Azure, Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, DNS

About Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Karnes Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a locally owned and operated not-for-profit electric distribution utility. We serve 12 South Texas and Coastal Bend counties located between San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas. The counties served by Karnes Electric include: Atascosa, Bee, Bexar, DeWitt, Frio, Goliad, Karnes, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen, Medina, and Wilson. Our Headquarters are located in Karnes City, Texas, and our Member Service Center is located in Pleasanton, Texas. Karnes Electric offers competitive rates, state-of-the-art equipment and innovative solutions for your electric power needs. Mission: Providing Quality Service to Empower Communities and Improve Lives.

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