Network Engineer

Join the Software Specialists Winning Team! We have an exciting opening for a NETWORK ENGINEER with a progressive client in Columbia, SC.This is a long term contract opportunity. Excellent communication skills required.

Opportunity, growth, and stability are all words that can be used when describing this company and our job openings. Come work for one of the largest IT departments in the State of South Carolina. We are looking for people who want stability in their employment and who like working in a team environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

AREA INFORMATION:

Candidate will be part of the team that designs physical infrastructure ICT solutions. This area obtains and builds Network LAN/WAN, and deploys, powers up and connects new systems to the network, with minimum disruption to business operations. This team also verifies systems are operational before being released to production, and provides after-care assistance as needed.

CANDIDATE TECHNICAL BACKGROUND:

- Experience with installation, configuration, and troubleshooting Cisco Switches, Routers, and Firewalls Required
- Experience with MPLS network troubleshooting Required
- Experience working in a large multi-site enterprise Network environment Required
- Experience supporting and/or implementing QOS Highly Desired
- Experience with Checkpoint and Juniper Firewall Highly Desired
- Experience with Cisco ISE/802.1x technology Highly Desired
-Competitive Salary Structure
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k)

ABOUT SOFTWARE SPECIALISTS, INC:

Software Specialists is a company with extensive consulting experience in the Information Technology Industry. Incorporated in the state of Pennsylvania in 1998, we bring over a decade of experience in providing IT talent to Fortune 1000 companies.

As a trusted partner, Software Specialists provides consulting solutions for our Clients that are not only flexible, but minimize risk while maximizing results and meeting their business goals. Recruiting and retaining the highest calibre resources ensures our consultants are capable of creating systems that our Clients can build upon to make their organizations more robust, agile and equipped for future shifts in the IT. and global business world.

SPECIALTIES:

Java/J2EE, .NET, Mainframe, Unix, Linux, Oracle, SQL, SAP, PeopleSoft, Project Management, Business Analysis, Data warehousing and others