Evergreen Posting Senior Network Technician

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Senior Network Technician

• Five years or more of experience as a Network Technician with at least a CCNA or CCNP. Performs identified Move/Add/Change (MAC) activity to include all required network modifications both physical and logical. May include moving/adding connection in network closet and terminating port connections at the end location (desk/office/conference room etc.). May include necessary changes within the switch to accommodate port activation.
  
• Perform as first responder to ITSM and Service Now problem tickets. Can include a variety of duties to include customer contact problem identification and research taking corrective action acquiring additional support documentation and problem closeout.
  
• Support other network personnel as required with the installation/modification of network infrastructure and components. Support during off-hours and weekends may be required for maintenance windows and break/fix.
  
• Monitors controls and isolates problems in a data communications network. Monitors all network activity. Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules. May perform first- and/or second-level problem determination first level is help desk. Interfaces with users and/or network vendors.
  
• Sets up and tests a variety of systems and hardware components prior to field deployment. Analyzes failed equipment according to established methods or procedures and determine whether equipment is repairable in-house or must be returned to the vendor for repair. Performs standard repairs and tests of components or equipment that can be repaired in-house. Tests incoming repaired items from vendor to ensure that repairs were properly done. Ensure compliance with standard IT security rules and regulations
  

Requirements

Primary Skills

• Physically install network assets (i.e. switches routers firewalls network tools & testing devices) in network closets and data center network cabinets including:
  
• Logically configure network switches and tools/testing devices.
  
• Complete patching of circuits into switches.
  
• Perform network closet clean-up switch port optimization and survey work as needed.
  
• Monitor and take appropriate action from network alerts generated from management tools.
  
• Perform advance Cisco switch configuration from command line layer 2 and layer 3 configurations involving expert knowledge of the Cisco IOS IN AN ENTERPRISE environment. This includes knowledge of HSRP RPVST EIGRP BPDUs Vlans Trunks and VTP. Working experience of at least 3 years of hands on.
  
• Advanced trouble shooting of complex switching problems for Spanning tree vlans ether channel and layer 3 routing protocols OSPF EIGRP and BGP.
  
• Work with facilities for new build outs of office spaces and new site for Network cabling Fiber cooper power cabinets racks and data closets. Work on budgeting pricing out quotes and comparing quotes from cabling / electrical venders. This will include interacting with the customer and venders on a daily basis.
  
• Over 3 years Working experience of Cisco Wireless support of WAPs and WLCs in lightweight mode running multiple SSIDs and WLANS.
  
• Advanced knowledge of Single mode Multimode fiber cooper cat 6 and other layer 1 cabling trouble shooting including use of TDR and Fluke testers.
  

Additional Skills & Experience

• Administer ITSM / Service Now network ticket queue. Respond update and close Remedy incident tickets (break/fix and service requests).
  
• Support network break/fix actions to restore service to customers. Meet network SLA and performance measurements.
  
• Provide customer interface communication skills. Take initial Tier 1 calls from customers and/or help desk.
  
• Administer network asset tool to help assist in data integrity.
  
• Administer network drawings and documentation tools.
  
• Support after-hour network change control maintenance windows as needed.
  
• Assist with other network personnel to maintain well organized network equipment storage areas.
  
• Assist with network equipment RMA activities as needed.
  
• Update and maintain AutoCAD and Visio drawings.
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical Dental & Vision)
  
• Retirement Plan (401kwith matching)
  
• Life Insurance Plan
  
• PTO
  
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  
• Internet & Phone Allowance (for applicable roles)
  
• Wellness Resources (EAP)
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Work-Life balance
  
• Flexible Hours
  
• Full-Time Permanent Positions
  

JW Affinity IT is a full-service IT solutions provider supporting schools and private organizations with strategic innovative technology projects. We take the time to understand our clients needs to successfully develop implement and manage each initiative. JW is a certified small woman- and minority-owned business through the National Minority Supplier Development Council.

We are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and innovative workplace where different perspectives lead to better IT solutions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment.

Required Skills:

Senior Network Technician Five years or more of experience as a Network Technician with at least a CCNA or CCNP. Performs identified Move/Add/Change (MAC) activity to include all required network modifications both physical and logical. May include moving/adding connection in network closet and terminating port connections at the end location (desk/office/conference room etc.). May include necessary changes within the switch to accommodate port activation. Perform as first responder to ITSM and Service Now problem tickets. Can include a variety of duties to include customer contact problem identification and research taking corrective action acquiring additional support documentation and problem closeout. Support other network personnel as required with the installation/modification of network infrastructure and components. Support during off-hours and weekends may be required for maintenance windows and break/fix. Monitors controls and isolates problems in a data communications network. Monitors all network activity. Activates/deactivates network lines according to established schedules. May perform first- and/or second-level problem determination first level is help desk. Interfaces with users and/or network vendors. Sets up and tests a variety of systems and hardware components prior to field deployment. Analyzes failed equipment according to established methods or procedures and determine whether equipment is repairable in-house or must be returned to the vendor for repair. Performs standard repairs and tests of components or equipment that can be repaired in-house. Tests incoming repaired items from vendor to ensure that repairs were properly done. Ensure compliance with standard IT security rules and regulations Requirements Primary Skills Physically install network assets (i.e. switches routers firewalls network tools & testing devices) in network closets and data center network cabinets including: Logically configure network switches and tools/testing devices. Complete patching of circuits into switches. Perform network closet clean-up switch port optimization and survey work as needed. Monitor and take appropriate action from network alerts generated from management tools. Perform advance Cisco switch configuration from command line layer 2 and layer 3 configurations involving expert knowledge of the Cisco IOS IN AN ENTERPRISE environment. This includes knowledge of HSRP RPVST EIGRP BPDUs Vlans Trunks and VTP. Working experience of at least 3 years of hands on. Advanced trouble shooting of complex switching problems for Spanning tree vlans ether channel and layer 3 routing protocols OSPF EIGRP and BGP. Work with facilities for new build outs of office spaces and new site for Network cabling Fiber cooper power cabinets racks and data closets. Work on budgeting pricing out quotes and comparing quotes from cabling / electrical venders. This will include interacting with the customer and venders on a daily basis. Over 3 years Working experience of Cisco Wireless support of WAPs and WLCs in lightweight mode running multiple SSIDs and WLANS. Advanced knowledge of Single mode Multimode fiber cooper cat 6 and other layer 1 cabling trouble shooting including use of TDR and Fluke testers. Additional Skills & Experience Administer ITSM / Service Now network ticket queue. Respond update and close Remedy incident tickets (break/fix and service requests). Support network break/fix actions to restore service to customers. Meet network SLA and performance measurements. Provide customer interface communication skills. Take initial Tier 1 calls from customers and/or help desk. Administer network asset tool to help assist in data integrity. Administer network drawings and documentation tools. Support after-hour network change control maintenance windows as needed. Assist with other network personnel to maintain well organized network equipment storage areas. Assist with network equipment RMA activities as needed. Update and maintain AutoCAD and Visio drawings. One to two years of experience working as a VTC Support Operators. Services to include: Scheduling monitoring managing troubleshooting and manipulating audio visual equipment in a command center and videoconference room environment with extensive proficiencies in the areas of customer service details research and end-user computing devices as well as support of on and off-site large scale executive events. Requirements Primary Skills include: Schedule and set-up video conferences across customer environment. First level problem resolution for VT equipment i.e. codecs audio cameras projectors switches etc. Manipulate cameras and audio equipment. Work with Microsoft Calendars Be proficient in Microsoft SKYP Word PowerPoint and Excel. Coordinate video requirements for large scale executive events on and off-site of the main customer Facility. Provide VTC metrics and reports to management.