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Network Engineer

Concord, NEW HAMPSHIRE | Contract

Post Date: 04/23/24

Job ID: 24-00624

Job Type: Contract

Title: Network Engineer
Location: Concord, NH
Duration: 6 Months
Type: Contract

Note:

Candidates are based out of Concord, NH office, but will be required to travel to various state offices to perform work as necessary in this role. No overnight travel will be required.
Candidates must have own vehicle, valid driver's license & insurance to qualify for this position (proof of license and insurance will be required). Mileage for required travel to offsite locations will be reimbursed per State policy
Submit LOCAL candidates due to onsite work requirements for this role.

Short Job Description:

This requisition is for two Network Engineers who will be responsible for Network Connectivity on both hardware and software related to the installation and design of LAN/WAN environments across the State.

Job Description:

These roles will support a critical project taking place to update the states network infrastructure.
Day-to-day responsibilities will vary depending on the pre/post work needed to support the project.
Knowledge and experience will span a few different areas to include, but not be limited to: Data room facilities, cabling, equipment installation (switches, routers, UPS, as well as other equipment). Knowledge of device support and sanitization will be required. Both roles will report to the Network Operations team, taking direction from them for day-to-day tasks.
Travel throughout the state will be required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Installs, configures, monitors, and troubleshoots network equipment such as, but not limited to, Hubs, Network Interface Cards (NIC), Local Area Network (LAN) cards, hard drives, Cisco Ethernet switches, Cisco routers, wireless bridges, monitoring devices, access points, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and content devices.
Coordinates, and implements network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Tests hardware, networking software and operating system software in preparation of new installation or upgrade.
Works with vendors to resolve problems.
Working knowledge of network applications, switches and servers.
Experience in network cabling systems and fiber optic cabling. - Identify/Classify MDF & IDF source power and power distribution as well as advise on Electrical outlets and circuits in MDF & IDF locations.
Perform inventory management tasks and verify equipment database accuracy for all network equipment and required processes for asset tags on equipment; responsible for decommissioning and sanitization of legacy equipment along with accounting/tracking equipment in preparation for surplus process. This work requires ability to lift 65lbs.

Required Skills

Experience performing password recovery, file system management, and device sanitization procedures for all Cisco Routers and switches.
Identifying/Classifying MDF & IDF source power and power distribution as well as advising on Electrical outlets and circuits in MDF & IDF locations.
Installing, servicing, and decommissioning UPSs and PDUs (for backup power and power distribution). Deploy UPS from box to network rack.
Perform inventory management tasks and verify equipment database accuracy for all network equipment and required processes for asset tags on equipment
Experience with cable installation and patch cable routing.
Experience connecting equipment to the network, ensure procedures and standards are followed.
CCNA/CCNP (resume must note relevant certification numbers/dates of certification - if not on displayed on resume, candidate will not be considered)
CCIE (resume must note relevant certification numbers/dates of certification - if not on displayed on resume, candidate will not be considered)
Must have a valid driver's license, current insurance, and reliable automobile for travel to offices throughout the state as required
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required in this role as the candidates will be dealing with State personnel of all levels