Vantage Point Solutions, a growing and dynamic telecommunications consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a qualified individual to join our team of professionals. We have an immediate opening for a Data Network Consultant at our headquarters in Mitchell, SD.
Responsibilities
Typical duties for this position include:

• Managing client projects including maintaining project planners, delegating tasks to other staff, coordinating third parties, and supervising meetings
• Designing and implementing ISP network topologies including routers, switches, packet optical transport, and FTTx access equipment
• Performing network hardening and architecture assessments
• Evaluating networking equipment and software solutions for clients including Request for Proposal (RFP) projects
• Collaborate with team members across the networking, managed services, and IT security groups
• Provide escalation/mentoring role for Specialist staff members
• Diagnosing and remediating ISP network problems and outages
• Escalate network issues to vendor Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and collaborate on resolutions
• Respond to and resolve customer service requests in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner
• Develop Method of Procedures (MOP), configuration scripts, and supporting documentation for scheduled network maintenance
• Perform periodic network maintenance including software upgrades, cutovers, intrusive changes, and diagnostics
• Managing and documenting configuration changes and network architectures with tools including Excel, Word, and Visio
• Describing technical information to non-technical individuals
• Continuously monitor industry trends, and applies this knowledge to the position

Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable, resourceful, professional, and exhibit good judgement.
Competencies

• Attention to detail (ie, proofreading, data, communications, etc.)
• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and team members
• Strong written communication across multiple platforms (ie, email, reports, etc.)
• Proficiency in common Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field is required.
• Route/switch experience with Cisco, Arista, or Juniper equipment
• Packet optical transport experience with Ribbon, Ciena, or Fujitsu (Preferred)
• Understanding of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VLANs, and xSTP
• Basic understanding of ISP services including DHCP, DNS, PPPOE, and RADIUS
• Minimum three years of experience in network design and administration role
• CCNA/JNCIS or similar certification (Preferred)