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Network Engineer

Atlanta, GEORGIA | Contract
Post Date: 04/25/24
Job ID: 24-00643
Job Type: Contract

Job Description

Job Title: Network Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA(Onsite)
Duration: 3+ months (Extendable upto 2 Years)
Type: Contract


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.
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