Network Implementer

Works directly with customers, vendors, and Strategic Partners to identify, troubleshoot, resolve data networking related issues and/or design network solutions.

OVERVIEW

- Monitor LAN/WAN connectivity to ensure that all users have the required LAN/WAN connections.
- Troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN connectivity issues as they arise in and Ethernet and Token Ring environment.
- Troubleshoot hardware problems.
- Provide timely and accurate progress status on all ongoing support issues, with an emphasis on problems, issues, and concerns.
- Monitor telecommunications performance and make configuration changes to hubs, Routers, Switches, etc., as necessary to ensure that maximum network performance is maintained.
- Work with client groups to ensure that end users have all required equipment properly installed and configured based on specific project requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend new or upgraded products to enhance the performance of the LAN/WAN.

QUALIFICATIONS

- 6-10 years related work experience
- Bachelor's degree in MIS/Computer Science/Math or equivalent experience
- 2+ years' previous experience in the IT industry
- Certification may be required
- Basic knowledge of Cisco Commands
- Experience and knowledge of inter-connecting Cisco hardware
- Familiarity with RJ45, 568 Wiring, 5 or 6 Category wiring and testing
- Familiarity with fiber Installation and that includes end to end fiber testing
- Knowledge of copper, fiber and wireless test equipment
- Familiarity with straight thru/crossover/rollover cables
- Familiarity with Rack and Stack of Cisco equipment
- Knowledge of proper labeling/organize label to chassis/cables/fibers/chassis/asset management
- Understanding of Remedy ticketing system
- Ability to help troubleshoot undefined problems with VLANS, Power over Ethernet
- Understanding of power load balancing/UPS/Connector type (L6 -30-R=6509, L5-20 etc.)
- Knowledge of Carrier provider terminology ie TELCO
- Experience with vendor management
- Understanding of Power over Ethernet
- Understanding of autonomous/lightweight wlan-AP's that include testing and turn up
- Ability to prepare Technical Documentation and correspondence
- Ability to prepare and maintain inventory documentation
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and image documentation
- Good working habits and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Health screen/medical screen/drug screen required
- Must have valid driver's license

PREFERRED

- Familiarity with the features and functionality of the Cisco Unified communications Manager 8.5 and above, Cisco Unity Connection Voicemail 8.5 and above and Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise 8.5 and above
- Understanding of VG224 configuration and features
- Full understanding of Legacy PBXs (NorTel, Siemens, etc.)
- Ability to access and understand data in Legacy PBX's (NorTel, Siemens, etc.)
- Network certification preferred

This project is expected to be 6 months in duration with possibility of extension.