Network Engineer/ Atlanta, GA(Onsite),4+ Months Contract

Job Description

Job Description

USC /GC , GC EAD, H4 EAD, H1B- No OPT/CPT and No TN

Onsite Role – Must be local to GA

Client Seeking An Experienced Network Engineer

Job Position: Network Engineer

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) 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.