Network Engineer

Location: Nashville, TN

Term: 6 Months

Number of Openings: 1

Position Title: Network Engineer

Pay Rate: $60.00/hr.

Job Overview: ServicePoint has a customer seeking a Network Engineer for a 6 month opportunity located in Nashville TN. This will be 4 days onsite 1 day hybrid. All individuals must be located within 1 hour of Nashville TN. The Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer oversees all data network design, configuration, and maintenance. Leads efforts in configuring, installing and managing various networks, devices and services, such as routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers and wireless access points. Configures, installs and troubleshoots phone systems, hosted VOIP, along with Microsoft Azure. Monitors the performance of facility networks and ensures network availability and reliability. Develops and updates network standards, documentation and network maps on a consistent basis and ensures a current status. Provides tier 3 problem escalation and guides other engineers through resolution. The incumbent should be able to perform all of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Oversees all data network design, configuration, and maintenance. Installs, configures, and supports network and wireless equipment while applying company standards and documenting properly.
• Develops network documentation and network maps and ensures a current status.
• Updates network equipment with the latest approved firmware releases, patch systems and arranges scheduled upgrades.
• Uses various troubleshooting tools and skills, traces out fiber and CAT 6 cables across multiple IDF closets and patch panels. Labels and documents cabling and network hardware changes.
• Develops systems that integrates merging technologies into the environment, i.e., voice and data integration (VOIP), and wireless technologies.
• Mentors junior level Network Engineers, as well as provides support through complex troubleshooting processes.
• Assigns tasks to appropriate level of engineer as needed.
• Maintains a nationwide focus on the overall health of the network and ensures high availability and high performance of network solutions to meet business needs while working toward solid business/IT related solutions.
• Clearly communicates technical information with the customers business units.
• Maintains security protocols by updating hardware according to standards to address vulnerabilities.
• Conducts and creates complete network baselining and documents data flows for all enterprise applications.
• Seeks issues that may develop in the environment, documenting those issues, developing a solution plan, and ultimately leading the solution’s implementation.
• Follows the customers program management methodology and works collaboratively on project teams. Acts as primary project manager in medium to large network design and implementation efforts.
• Manages problem and request tickets for assigned technology and ensures availability of supported technology.
• Domestic U.S. travel is required.
  
  

Qualifications

• US Citizen or Green Card holders only
• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science is required.
• 4-5 years of related experience is required.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP certifications are required
• Additional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Must have a strong understanding of network concepts: Microsoft Azure, LAN/MAN/WAN topologies, VLANs, Switch Trunking Protocol, Virtual Port Channels (VPC), network subnetting, OSPF, BGP, Access Lists, Load Balancers, Wireshark, Orion SolarWinds, NetScout Ngenius, NAC/802.1x, Spanning Tree, and QoS policies along with Extreme Wireless Controllers and Access-Points. Knowledge of DNS/DHCP configurations such as Bluecat DNS and Microsoft DHCP.
• Experience with the following network hardware/software platforms is preferred: FortiNAC, Cisco Nexus (NX-OS) switches, HP/Aruba ClearPass and HP/Aruba 2900/2600 /5400 series switches, Cisco 9200 / 9300 series switches and Zero Trust framework.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical and problem-solving skills is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
  
  

ServicePoint is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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