IT Supervisor

Networking and Security
· Analyze, design, build and configure local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN), including installation of network software, firewalls and security settings for all network endpoints to support business growth
· Configure LAN and WAN routers and all related equipment when new systems needed
· Set up desktop computer equipment and install all network and system software, including operating systems and user software packages for new employees
· Set up new users on LAN and/or WAN networks, provide access permissions to approved groups and configure security settings for new employees
· Maintain and back up all networks, including hardware and software updates daily to keep systems running efficiently
· Troubleshoot and identify daily LAN and WAN network issues, including at the user and user group level, to ensure minimal connectivity problems and outage
· Analyze all attempted or successful network security breaches daily to determine breach cause, resolve related issues and secure network to prevent future infiltration
· Evaluate and document LAN and WAN data to ensure networks are performing at peak capacity and suggest solutions to improve performance and mitigate disaster
· Analyze IT specifications to assess security risks
· Design and implement safety measures and data recovery plans
· Install, configure and upgrade security software (e.g. antivirus programs)
· Secure networks through firewalls, password protection and other systems
· Inspect hardware for vulnerable points of access
· Monitor network activity to identify issues early and communicate them to IT teams
· Act on privacy breaches and malware threats
· Serve as a security expert and conduct trainings when needed
· Draft policies and guidelines