JOB PURPOSE:

Network Security is an essential element to Midco success in our evolving, digital world. The Network Security Technicians are an integral part of protecting Midco’s vast network. They will play a hands-on role in security administration, maintenance, and recommendation innovative solutions to keep our network secure. 

KEY FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the installation and ongoing maintenance of Midco security systems, and actively support various groups within Midco by helping to resolve escalated security issues and problems.
• Administration of systems by creating new policies, modifying existing policies, searching event logs, traffic logs, and reporting.
• Troubleshooting of routing and switching to identify, isolate, and resolve security issues.
• Review daily activity of virus/malware, phishing, identity theft and other risks and escalate accordingly
• Resolve security tickets and respond to emails promptly.
• Provide escalation support for other team members.
• Maintain network security by regularly monitoring all access points.
• Create documentation of existing processes and exceptions based on audit findings
• Audit security controls to ensure they are working correctly.
• Build and maintain security diagrams
• Install and run ethernet or fiber cable for new security solutions.
• Utilize training resources to develop network and security related skills.
• Provide effective “on call” support and be prepared to work other than regular business hours, as necessary.
• Follow and serve as a role model in displaying Midco’s Core Values and Leadership Success Drivers. Adhere to Midco privacy guidelines to ensure each customer’s privacy.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrive at work on time as required by your position.

ADDITIONALFUNCTIONSANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively communicate with other departments to handle escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Support the mission, vision and values of Midco.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external customers to ensure exceptional service.
• Demonstrate courage by tackling tough issues while acknowledging own limitations without compromising integrity.
• Remove obstacles for team members. Encourage creative solutions.
• Apply personal ethics, honesty, initiative, flexibility, responsibility and confidentiality in all areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clear expectations that set a high bar while holding team members accountable to reach these goals.
• Demonstrate business acumen by using data to drive decisions and actions.
• Model flexibility, resiliency and change management skills by staying self-aware, constantly learning, and
• finding ways to cut through ambiguous problems.  
• Identify root causes of problems and implement solutions while keeping a holistic and long-term perspective in mind.
• Actively follow Midco policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Associate degree in related industry or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 3 years security and network experience required
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Employees may be required to work in excess of 40 hours per week and other than normal business hours, such as holidays, evenings and weekends as business demands.

ABOUT MIDCO: 

• Midco offers the most reliable wholly owned and operated fiber network spanning 17,000 miles.
• We are a telecommunications leader that is redefining connectivity while being a force for good in the communities we serve.
• We serve nearly 500,000 homes and businesses in more than 400 communities in Kansas, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
• Our 1,900 team members work together with integrity, creating a caring culture for a lasting impact.

Ready to work at Midco? We thought so. Here are a few more reasons why Midco is one of the best places to work:  

• Free Midco internet & TV 
• Great opportunities to get involved in volunteerism  
• Generous 401(k) match and paid time away from work programs 
• And many more

Visit Midco.com/Careers to learn about employment opportunities and apply today.  

Midco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, or any other characteristic protected by law. To view our full EEO and federal contractor supplemental posters, please refer to Midco.com/Federal Posters.