Associate Systems Engineer

Custom Computer Specialists; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Computer Specialists is seeking individuals with a strong analytical mindset to design and plan network refreshes for a large K-12 client. You will review site surveys, interpret data, and produce preliminary designs for wired and wireless networks in educational settings.

The role emphasizes adherence to technical standards and delivering all program-defined outputs on time, with opportunities to leverage Python for automation and data extraction.

Qualifications

• Must have attention to detail and strong Excel skills.
• Experience with VLANs and general network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Cisco networking and related technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Python-based network automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review site survey documents and existing wired/wireless networks.
• Follow program technical standards and deliverables.
• Navigate Excel to interpret survey data and generate deliverables.
• Create preliminary designs for K-12 school networks.
• Develop network designs and configuration documents for integration.
• Work in a team or independently and meet deadlines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel macros VBA

Pivot tables

VLANs & network infra

Networking technologies

Cisco infrastructure

Strong communication

Tools

Python

Netmiko

Selenium

Job description

We are looking for individuals who have an interest in technology and are looking for a challenge. This candidate should have a strong analytical mindset around today’s technology and the ability to understand Cisco and Meraki networks. This candidate will perform an integral role in the planning of the school’s network technology refreshprogram for a large K-12 client. Primary responsibility is to, as part of a Survey and Design team, review, interpret, and create preliminary designs for our K-12 schools.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

What You'll Do:

• Reviewing and understanding site survey documents and existing as built for wired and wireless networks.

• Ability to comprehend and adhere to Program’s technical standards.
• Ability to navigate Excel to interpret survey documents and produce deliverables.
• Completing all program-defined deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow standard procedures to generate network designs and other related.
• documents for configuration and integration.
• Ability to work within a team environment or independently.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel, creation of macros, VBA, advance functions, and pivot tables.
• Understanding of VLANs and Network infrastructure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding in Networking technologies.
• Cisco Infrastructure experience/knowledge.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Python, coding experience a plus:
  • Use of Python for network automation.
  • Excel Wings.
  • Netmiko.
  • Selenium, web scraping.
• Knowledge and creation of databases:
  • Database development.
• Front-end development.
• Mobile app development.