Network Engineer

Innosoul - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer will work onsite in the NOC, focusing on maintaining a reliable, secure, and efficient wired and wireless data communications network. This role requires expertise in managing wireless network equipment, including installation, configuration, and maintenance, while adhering to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Installing necessary hardware or software for backups or system performance monitoring.
• Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime.
• Providing solutions for upgrade management.
• Developing plans to address consistent wireless network problems.
• Planning for future strategies to maintain high network performance.
• Collaborating with vendors and network managers on implementation and deployment.
• Installing and managing firewalls and network security protections.
• Training in-house staff on wireless technologies.
• Implementing solutions to continuously test network performance.
• Testing and modifying equipment as needed.
• Configuring and deploying CISCO switches and access points effectively.
• Conducting site surveys.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5 years of server experience.
• Proven experience in a network engineer role.
• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices for managing and monitoring Wi-Fi network infrastructures.
• Experience with Cisco wireless LAN controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolution.
• Ability to set up and configure network devices such as access points.
• Cisco training and certifications.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in computer science or engineering (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5-8 years of directly related professional work experience.
• CWNA training and certification.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours including weekends or on-call rotation.