Network Engineer

• W2 Contract only - No C2C - No 3rd Parties
• Local Candidates Only

Contract Length: 12 months; possibility for extension

Overview: This role is part of a team that's responsible for all network connectivity at multiple site locations within the Organization.

Duties include:

• Helping to design, maintain & support LAN, WAN and WLAN networks for both voice & data applications
• Monitors and administers the data network systems.
• Communicates networking issues to other employees and management
• Installs and configures network equipment to update or fix hardware or software issues
• Implements, maintains, and monitors Information Security standards specific to the Network infrastructure.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Time Management
• On-call rotation
• Creating technology roadmaps – solution rationalization
• Tracking time spent on work tickets and projects
• Coordinate with vendors and telecommunications service providers

Top Skills needed:

• Palo Alto experience is required
• Juniper experience is required; Mist AI or Marvis is highly preferred
• Cisco experience is desired

Required Experience:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution
• 2 years of Network Administrator experience
• Palo Alto/Juniper/Cisco
• Network Technical Documentation and Topology
• Flexibility to work within multiple network environments with different topologies
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with city staff, management, and vendors
• Microwave Radio Network, line of sight, wireless data infrastructure, and network troubleshooting experience
• Running multiple projects simultaneously
• Change Management Processes
• Recommend and assist with network upgrades and patches
• Windows Network OS
• LAN, WAN, WLAN
• VOIP
• Network management analysis tools

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft network operating systems;
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems;
• Domain Name Services, DHCP;
• Principles of systems analysis and design;
• VOIP, switches, and router configuration, including MPLS, BGP, and VLAN;
• Network monitoring and analysis tools, network management, firewall, IPS technologies, and VPN's.
• Understanding of Web-based applications.

Abilities:

• Strong communication skills to communicate with customers, support personnel, relevant stakeholders, and management
• Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, planning, time-management, and organization skills to balance and prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal skills and a propensity to develop and mentor employees
• Strong ability to manage multiple programs, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and switch between assignments quickly
• Strong ability to create and maintain formal and informal networks
• Strong ability to lead and work in a team environment
• Strong ability to manage by influence
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, users, computer industry representatives, and citizens
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with technical and non-technical personnel
• Work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Assess customer needs and apply technical and security knowledge to develop solutions
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills