Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Atlanta, GA

6 Months

Position Purpose:

• This Network Engineer with wireless expertise will work in our NOC and will be required to maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient wired and wireless data communications network. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing wireless network equipment, which includes installing, configuring, and maintaining it within a variety of parameters. This professional will also be knowledgeable about industry Wired and Wi-Fi standards and best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Installing any necessary hardware or software, including those for backups or to monitor system performance.
• Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime.
• Providing solutions for upgrade management
• Developing plans to address consistent wireless network problems.
• Planning for future strategies and initiatives to keep the network operating at high performance.
• Collaborating with vendors and network managers on implementation and deployment
• Installing and managing firewalls and other network security protections
• Training in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicable
• Putting solutions in place to continuously test network performance.
• Testing and modifying equipment as needed.
• Configure and deploying CISCO switches and access points appropriately and effectively.
• Conducting site surveys

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 5 years of server experience.

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years' of directly related professional work.

Certifications:

• Cisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNP, and ITIL highly desired
• Candidate must have current driver’s license.
• Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
• Candidate may be required to lift 40lbs and stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours including weekends or on-call rotation.