Network Engineer
The Network Engineer is the leader in designing, implementing, and maintaining’ network systems, including the hardware and software, and other data and voice communications.
About Us: Since 1980, Temporary Solutions has been a preferred partner for Staffing in Recruiting to our clients in DC, Maryland and Virginia. We support a diverse range of industries, including higher education, State, City and Local Government entities, non-profit and commercial organizations and Fortune 500 companies.
Our Client is an electric cooperative is a member-owned electric utility, and they are currently seeking a Network Engineer to join their team. This is a long-term contract opportunity. Responsibilities would include:
- Assists the senior network engineer with day-to-day operations of the network, including voice, video and data communications
- Maintains day-to-day security of networks and servers including operating systems and applications
- Designs and implements network connectivity for LAN and WAN connections, including documentation of network connections
- Works closely with third party vendors (e.g. Tier 1 support, billing, outside plant, VOIP, IPTV) as well as equipment and hardware vendors
- Provides support to subscriber support teams (technicians and customer service) as requested
- Assists with firmware and software updates and security patches and features
- Monitors the network for service interruptions and responds to trouble tickets and outages
- Provides Tier 2 technical support on required escalations
- Provisions CPE for deployment to customer homes and businesses
- Promotes and maintains a safe working environment, observes all safety rules, and supports BARC Connects in carrying out the responsibilities of the position
- Supports and keeps abreast of bylaws, guidelines, policies/procedures and philosophies to effectively serve and support subscribers
- Performs other duties as assigned in order to fulfill the objectives of the company and this position
Qualifications:
- Must maintain the highest levels of knowledge concerning CPE device provisioning
- Must possess specific knowledge and expertise in carrier grade routing and switching, Juniper and/or Cisco equipment
- Calix knowledge is preferred
- Must possess a high school degree or GED equivalent. College degree is preferred
- Must possess 5 to 10 years’ prior work experience as a network engineer, with progressive experience in carrier grade networking
- Requires high expertise in all aspects of data networking, with specific emphasis on GPON networks and Calix, Juniper and Cisco equipment
What we offer:
- Tutorial training and skill testing before placement
- 401K retirement plan after one year of employment
- Medical and Dental benefits offered for employees on long term active assignments
- 529 college savings plan
- Life insurance
- Gym membership discounted rates
- Flex spending account
For consideration, please send resume to bmartin@eeihr.com
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