Network Engineer - Atlanta, United States - GSK Solutions

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Description Job Description Job Title:
Network Engineer (Onsite - Locals Only)

Location:
Atlanta, GADuration: 3 Months+

Pay Rate:
$55/hr

Job Description:

This Network Engineer with wireless expertise will work in our NOC and will be required to maintain a reliable, secure, and efficient wired and wireless data communications network.

The ideal candidate will have a background in managing wireless network equipment, which includes installing, configuring, and maintaining it within a variety of parameters.

This professional will also be knowledgeable about industry Wired and Wi-Fi standards and best practices.


Responsibilities:
Installing any necessary hardware or software, including those for backups or to monitor system performance.
Troubleshooting tasks to prevent downtime.
Providing solutions for upgrade managementDeveloping plans to address consistent wireless network problems.
Planning for future strategies and initiatives to keep the network operating at high performance.

Collaborating with vendors and network managers on implementation and deploymentInstalling and managing firewalls and other network security protectionsTraining in-house staff on wireless technologies, if applicablePutting solutions in place to continuously test network performance.

Testing and modifying equipment as needed.
Configure and deploying CISCO switches and access points appropriately and effectively.


Conducting site surveysTraining & Development:
Strong research and troubleshooting skillsStay current on all Wireless technology platforms and systems to ensure the users get the requirement functionality to perform their job

Support:

Respond, resolve, or ensure wireless and network issues are resolved when assigned by the Service DeskWrite technical and end-user documentation for assigned projectsProvide all necessary system, maintenance, and disaster recovery plan documents.

Perform system installation support and ensure all necessary system security requirements.
Responsible for researching and problem resolution and must coordinate activities with IT support staff as required and document findings.

Maintain software licenses and maintenance support from software vendorsFollow division team handbook, policies and procedures, software standards, software development lifecycle and change managementWork collaboratively with others to achieve team and organizational goals; prioritize projects and/or tasks; provide constructive input to achieve team goalsDeliver a customer-focused, responsive service to customers; support efforts to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness; demonstrate a positive, 'can-do' attitude; respond constructively to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstaclesPrepare management reports related to system audit, availability and performance as needed.

Submit appropriate change order documentation for moves, adds, and changes of the systemsPerform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Decision-MakingDecision MakingSelects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Leadership ProvidedServes as a technical resource or mentor to other employees. May lead or instruct less experienced workers in high level or technical jobs.
May give presentations to upper management on upgrades and server improvements and findings.

Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesProven experience in a network engineer roleHands on experience in networking, routing, switching, and wirelessExcellent knowledge of best practices around management, control, and monitoring of wi-fi network infrastructuresExperience with Cisco wireless land controllers, implementation, troubleshooting, and problem resolutionAbility to set up and configure network devices such as access pointsGreat at organizing, prioritizing, and multitaskingCisco training and certificationsCWNA training and certification a plusEvening and overnight hours are required, and weekend work may be requiredMinimum Qualifications Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in computer science or engineering or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis).

5 years of server experience.

Preferred Education & ExperienceMaster's degree in computer science or engineering (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master's degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years' of directly related professional work.

CertificationsCisco CCNA, CCIE Wireless, CCNP, and ITIL highly desiredCandidate must have a current driver's license.

Essential Capabilities and Work EnvironmentCandidate may be required to lift 40lbs and stand or walk for long periods of time.

Candidate must have the ability to work flexible hours including weekends or on-call rotation.
Non-Technical SkillsThe applicant must be able to manage multiple projects and/or task concurrently. Must be a self-starter and be able to use own judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision.

The candidate must also have excellent oral and written communications skills as well as the ability to work alone or within a team environment.

Effective with department divisions and staff members serving as AIS Rep proving a liaison between assigned business unit.

Applicants employed in this position will be required to work extra hours, as needed, and to be on-call for scheduled after-hour emergencies and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Recruiter Details:

Recruiter Name:
Rashid at gsksolutions dot com

Contact Number:
Eight three two- Two one nine-Three two six threeAbout GSK

Solutions Inc:

GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company that specializes in providing complete consulting solutions and staff augmentation to its clients.

We provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients and consistently meet their expectations. We are known for our superior execution on a sustained basis.

GSK has been in the business of providing both commercial and custom product development services, including, Information Security, Software Development, Consulting and IT Audit.

GSK implements highly critical and time-sensitive projects for their Fortune 500 clients located across the country.#J-18808-Ljbffr