Networking and WIFI Engineer - Orlando, United States - Christie Lites

Description

We are singularly focused on stage lighting with a mission to be the highest-value provider of stage lighting services and technical expertise in the global marketplace.

We have reached a leadership position in our industry by delivering excellent service and unmatched value to our clients since our start in 1985.

Because ours is an industry where timelines, technology, logistics, and creativity must come together to produce a final product, we have developed a unique culture of teamwork, customer focus, and accountability.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Job Purpose

Manages the enterprise network to ensure high levels of availability and performance of all Christie Lites Locations. Participates in planning and implementing policies and procedures to ensure network provisioning and maintenance are consistent with company goals, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure networks are operating within specifications
• Implements network stability and performance improvements.
• Provides network troubleshooting support.
• Provides guidance for network activities.
• Configures network hardware and wireless systems.

1. Ensure networks are operating within specifications by:

• Collects and analyzes network performance data.
• Performs scheduled on-site audit and Wi-Fi performance testing.
• Making necessary adjustments/location changes to network equipment to ensure a high level of client performance.

2. Implements network stability and performance improvements by:

• Performing regular firmware updates on network hardware
• Ensuring endpoint devices are being operated according to company policy.
• Making configuration changes to support new systems or technologies.
• Ensures regular configuration backs are performed and tested.

3. Provides network troubleshooting support by:

• Leveraging advanced troubleshooting tools and techniques to resolve performance issues efficiently.

4. Provides guidance for network activities by:

• Designing, configuring, and documenting IT infrastructure.
• Acting as local technical advisor for network and Wi-Fi projects.
• Evaluating and developing process improvements and strategic system direction.
• Defining corporate-wide network standards.
• Researching advancements in network and wireless technologies and providing strategic alternatives.
• Mentoring team members in the support of IT network and related utilities.
• Directing the evaluation of future hardware/software purchases and preparing business case justifications.

5. Configures network hardware and wireless systems by:

• Performing Router, Switch, Wireless, and Firewall configurations and deployments.
• Performing high-level troubleshooting of all network equipment.

Personal Attributes for success in this role

• Strong customer service orientation.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Adept at reading, writing, and interpreting technical documentation and procedure manuals.
• Ability to conduct research into hardware and software issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas and solutions in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed with keen attention to detail.
• Enjoys working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Willingness to travel.

Professional Attributes for success in this role

• Four-year degree in Business or Computer Science.
• 8+ years of progressive experience.
• Strong operational & and production support background.
• Cisco, Meraki, and Ubiquiti hardware experience.
• Expert knowledge of wired and wireless networks, utilities, administration, backups, and monitoring.
• Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, 802.1q, a,b,g,n,ac,ax), QOS, switching and routing, and current trends and changes in technologies.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with strong interpersonal skills.
• CCNA, CCIE, and CWNP are preferred.