Title: Network Engineer - Onsite

Location: Concord, NH, USA

Length: Long term

Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

Interview Type: InPerson *** *** Onsite *** Long term contract *** 37.5 hours per week; in person interview

TRAVEL THROUGHOUT STATE OF NH REQUIRED - travel will be daily - no overnight travel. Mileage will be paid; Selected candidate must be able to provide proof of valid drivers license and current insurance, and candidate must have a reliable vehicle they will be able to use daily for all work-related travel as required.

Short Description:

This requisition is for two Network Engineers who will be responsible for Network Connectivity on both hardware and software related to the installation and design of LAN/WAN environments across the State.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

These roles will support a critical project taking place to update the states network infrastructure. Day to day responsibilities will vary depending on the pre/post work needed to support the project. Knowledge and experience will span a few different areas to include, but not be limited to: Data room facilities, cabling, equipment installation (switches, routers, UPS, as well as other equipment). Knowledge of device support and sanitization will be required. Both roles will report to the Network Operations team, taking direction from them for day to day tasks. Travel throughout the state will be required.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Installs, configures, monitors, and troubleshoots network equipment such as, but not limited to, Hubs, Network Interface Cards (NIC), Local Area Network (LAN) cards, hard drives, Cisco Ethernet switches, Cisco routers, wireless bridges, monitoring devices, access points, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and content devices.
Coordinates, and implements network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
Tests hardware, networking software and operating system software in preparation of new installation or upgrade.
Works with vendors to resolve problems.
Working knowledge of network applications, switches and servers.
Experience in network cabling systems and fiber optic cabling.
Identify/Classify MDF & IDF source power and power distribution as well as advise on Electrical outlets and circuits in MDF & IDF locations.
Perform inventory management tasks and verify equipment database accuracy for all network equipment and required processes for asset tags on equipment responsible for decommissioning and sanitization of legacy equipment along with accounting/tracking equipment in preparation for surplus process.

This work requires ability to lift 65lbs.

Required Skills:

Experience performing password recovery, file system management, and device sanitization procedures for all Cisco Routers and switches. 5 Years
Identifying/Classifying MDF & IDF source power and power distribution as well as advising on Electrical outlets and circuits in MDF & IDF locations. 5 Years
Installing, servicing, and decommissioning UPSs and PDUs (for backup power and power distribution). Deploy UPS from box to network rack. 3 Years
Perform inventory management tasks and verify equipment database accuracy for all network equipment and required processes for asset tags on equipment 1 Years
Physical ability to lift 65lbs
Experience with cable installation and patch cable routing. 2 Years
Experience connecting equipment to the network, ensure procedures and standards are followed. 3 Years
CCNA/CCNP (resume must note relevant certification numbers/dates of certification if not on displayed on resume, candidate will not be considered)
Must have a valid drivers license, current insurance, and reliable automobile for travel to offices throughout the state as required
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required in this role as the candidates will be dealing with State personnel of all levels

Highly Desired Skills:

CCIE (resume must note relevant certification numbers/dates of certification if not on displayed on resume, candidate will not be considered)