Network Engineer

Job Position: Network Engineer

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)

Duration: 4 Months (Possible Extension)

Required: Driving License

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

Training & Development:

" Strong research and troubleshooting skills

" Stay current on all Wireless technology platforms and systems to ensure the users get the requirement functionality to perform their job.

Support:

" Respond, resolve, or ensure wireless and network issues are resolved when assigned by the Service Desk

" Write technical and end-user documentation for assigned projects

" Provide all necessary system, maintenance, and disaster recovery plan documents.

" Perform system installation support and ensure all necessary system security requirements.

" Responsible for researching and problem resolution and must coordinate activities with IT support staff as required and document findings.

" Maintain software licenses and maintenance support from software vendors

" Follow division team handbook, policies and procedures, software standards, software development lifecycle and change management

" Work collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or tasks; provide constructive input to achieve team goals

" Deliver a customer-focused, responsive service to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles

" Prepare management reports related to system audit, availability and performance as needed.

" Submit appropriate change order documentation for moves, adds, and changes of the systems

" Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

" Decision-Making

" Decision Making

" Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

" Leadership Provided

" Serves as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.

" May give presentations to upper management on upgrades and server improvements and findings.

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.

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)

" 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.

" Non-Technical Skills

" The applicant must be able to manage multiple projects and/or task concurrently.

" Must be a self-starter and be able to use own judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision.

" The candidate must also have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to work alone or within a team environment.

" Effective with department divisions and staff members serving as AIS Rep proving a liaison between assigned business unit.

" Applicants employed in this position will be required to work extra hours, as needed, and to be on-call for scheduled after-hour emergencies and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.