Network Analyst (Cisco/Cabling/Telecom)

We have position for Network Analyst/Technician II (Cisco/Telecom/Switches) in Bellevue, WA - 2nd shift

IMMEDIATE START

DURATION -- 9-12 months Contract (Extension depending on client)

Candidate MUST be able to lift 50lbs. weight of boxes

The job description is a follows:

-- Experience in effectively utilizing monitoring tools for managed client networks.

Experience with identifying and collaborating automation for tool driven events with engineering teams or vendors is preferred but not required.
-- Proven critical thinking skills when collecting, analysing and collaborating with stakeholders.

Self starter who can work effectively both independently and in a close-knit team environment.
-- He or she manually inputs an initial operating configuration and verifies device boot-up, as required.
-- He or she installs equipment configurations using pre-configured Cisco NCM templates.
-- He or she disconnects and removes old network devices, associated cabling, cross-connects and disposes of boxes and packing material.
-- He or she provides as-built data to update the configuration database for communications and peripheral equipment associated with LANs.
-- The Network Analyst also analyzes and troubleshoots complex technical problems or issues. He or she can develop standard configuration templates for the Cisco NCM.
-- Network Analyst must be able to work overtime, rotating weekends, and evenings; support on-call duties; and travel to support other regional sites as required. -- A MUST

The following criteria is required:

-- Possess an associate's degree or equivalent experience in network systems.
-- 5 years of network technology experience, including configuring Cisco LANs and 802.11 wireless LANs, and Cisco IOS.
-- Must have some knowledge and experience with networking systems and information technology (IT) infrastructure beyond the LAN environment, such as Routers and other network appliances.
-- Some experience with other vendors' (in addition to Cisco's) network and IT infrastructure equipment is desirable.
-- Must be capable of utilizing information gathered from sniffers and other sources to analyze and troubleshoot simple application-performance problems.
-- Demonstrate good customer skills, the ability to work independently to complete assignments, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
-- Be able to provide direction and assistance to teammates.
-- Have knowledge of IETF and IEEE standards, the National Electric Code, and the National Electric Safety standards.
-- Have excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
-- Someone who goes into the server room and puts in the box, wires the box with cables, runs the wires, possible connects or disconnects electrical power sources as needed. More of a field Tech person.

CCNA is preferred.

Short listed candidates may have to face interview in 2-3 days time, so please send in your updated Resume in Word format along with rate expected/hour, contact details and availability status.