Network Security Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Department: TGC Information Technology (IT)

Reports To: IT Manager

Location: Tribal Gaming Commission Offices

Level/Status: Exempt/Full Time

Salary/Wage: $100,723 - $145,995

Open Date: April 22, 2025

Close Date: May 2, 2025

SUMMARY

The Network Engineer (NE) is responsible for maintaining a secure, robust, and well-designed infrastructure. Primary responsibilities include deploying & maintaining technology required to meet the company's growing IT requirements, audit compliance, regulatory assessments, and surveillance requirements. The NE also interacts with System Admin, IT Manager, and camera technicians on projects and issues that arise. This position may work with other IT staff in other departments of the Gun Lake Tribe or its enterprises when assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field; or equivalent years network experience required
• Experience with Juniper hardware required, Juniper certifications preferred
• Experience with firewalls required, Palo Alto experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of network architecture (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VLANS, VPN) required
• Five (5) years information security experience preferred
• Experience with firewall platforms, review associated logs, and system intrusion testing techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer fundamentals, computer operations, system administration standards including backup & recovery, security administration, performance analysis & tuning, capacity planning, hardware and O/S maintenance

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following:

• Design, implement and maintain technology infrastructure including data, voice, and video systems and applications
• Experience with fiber optic infrastructure
• Oversee the implementation and secure operation of all data communication networks, firewalls, surveillance infrastructure and related peripheral equipment
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all network operating systems, hardware equipment and technical infrastructure with the primary focus on surveillance system
• Ensure all network hardware and peripherals are functioning correctly and are current on patches and upgrades
• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues
• Repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment as well as perform primary problem diagnosis and resolution
• Participate in an on-call after-hours rotation
• Tier-II and III troubleshooting and support
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidelines, and minimum requirements for infrastructure changes
• Assist System Administrator with infrastructure maintenance and changes
• Audit existing infrastructure against standards and work with the change control board and staff on bringing existing infrastructure into standards.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs designed to eliminate system failures

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Be able to react quickly and accurately under demanding and high stress conditions
• Must possess a strong work ethic, including being service oriented
• Responsible for the setup and programming of peripheral devices, including cameras
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proper spelling, punctuation, grammar, office procedures
• Exercise initiative, good judgement, courtesy and discretion in all interactions
• Flexible, highly organized and able to work independently
• Must have excellent interpersonal, self-starter, organization and time management skills
• Assist System and IT department with infrastructure maintenance and changes
• Audit existing infrastructure against standards and work with the change control board and staff on bringing existing infrastructure into standards
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing priorities in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain records, type reports and correspondence
• Ability to meet and communicate effectively with people and maintain favorable working relationships

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is generally sedentary in nature and will frequently require sitting, however standing and walking will often be necessary
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to operate equipment and reach with hands and arms
• Frequently required to talk and hear
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend and crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally more
• Occasionally required to work in confined spaces
• Occasionally required to use ladders and lift to reach heights

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Occasional non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to be on-call as needed
• Ability and willingness to travel, locally and out of state, to maintain IT equipment, participate in meetings, and further education
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable

Additional Conditions applicable to Tribal Gaming Commission:

• Be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Pass a background investigation, which includes personal history, criminal history, driving record, credit rating and employment references, and satisfy suitability standards established by the Gun Lake Tribal Government and related entities
• If applicable, adhere to the policy prohibiting an employee from gambling or playing any licensed game or gaming device within the Gun Lake Tribal lands
• Work is essentially conducted in a standard office setting but may require travel and periodic high concentrations of noise and second hand smoke associated with casino settings
• Ability and willingness to travel, locally and out of state, for program requirements, meetings and continuing education
• May require non-traditional work hours that vary from week to week including working evenings, weekends and holidays as required to meet position deadlines and requirements; including the ability to respond immediately in the event of system malfunction

Security Sensitive

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.

EMPLOYER BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
The Gun Lake Tribe offers a competitive base salary and the best benefits package around.

• Medical, dental, vision and telehealth coverage for employee and all dependents, with no employee premium!
• Paid Time Off and 15 paid Holidays
• Short-and-long term disability coverage
• Life insurance for the employee, spouse and their dependents
• Pension plan for Public Safety employees
• 401K/Roth retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Voluntary Benefits: AFLAC and Flexible Spending Account, additional life insurance
• On-site gym with free memberships for entire household
• One hour paid lunch break

TO APPLY

You are required to register and apply through our online employment portal to be considered for this position.

https://gunlaketribe-nsn.gov/employment/

If you require assistance or to apply in person, please call 269.397.1780 to schedule an appointment.