Network Engineer

Job Description

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in a network engineer role

• Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless

• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructures

• Experience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution

• Ability to set up and configure network devices such as access points

• Great at organizing, prioritizing, and multitasking

• Cisco training and certifications

• CWNA training and certification a plus

• Evening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be required

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.

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