Network Engineer IV

Network Engineer IV

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Location: Remote

Summary: The main function of a network engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze and make recommendations to adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Supervise network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Review and approve equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
• Review and approve solutions for network problems.
• Review and approve conceptual, logical or physical network designs.
• Develop procedures to track, project or report network availability, reliability, capacity or utilization.
• Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.