NOC Network Engineer

NOC Network EngineerLocation: Atlanta, GAThis NOC 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 managementDeveloping 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 deploymentInstalling and managing firewalls and other network security protectionsTraining in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicablePutting 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 surveysRespond, resolve, or ensure wireless and network issues are resolved when assigned by the Service DeskWrite technical and end-user documentation for assigned projectsProvide 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 vendorsFollow division team handbook, policies and procedures, software standards, software development lifecycle and change managementWork collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or tasks; provide constructive input to achieve team goalsDeliver 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 obstaclesPrepare management reports related to system audit, availability and performance as needed.Submit appropriate change order documentation for moves, adds, and changes of the systemsPerform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.Required Minimum Qualifications – Education, Experience and Certifications5 years of server experience.Cisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNPCWNA and ITIL Certification a major plusProven experience in a network engineer roleHands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wirelessExcellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructuresExperience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolutionCandidate must have current driver’s license.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).Evening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be requiredPreferred Education & ExperienceMaster’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.Please Share Resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io.