Network Engineer

$83,200 - $83,200/Yr

Spectraforce Technologies - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Network Engineer will work in the Network Operations Center (NOC) to maintain 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, including those for backups or to monitor system performance.
• Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime.
• Providing solutions for upgrade management.
• Developing 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 deployment.
• Installing and managing firewalls and other network security protections.
• Training in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicable.
• Putting solutions in place to continuously test network performance.
• Testing and modifying equipment as needed.
• Configuring and deploying CISCO switches and access points appropriately and effectively.
• Conducting site surveys.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a network engineer role.
• Hands-on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wireless.
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of 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.
• CWNA training and certification a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Master'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.
• Certifications: Cisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNP, and ITIL highly desired.

Benefits

• ACA compliant health benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 401K plan with matching
• Referral bonus program
• Unpaid leave
• Paid sick leave when required by law