Jr, Cisco Network Technician (On-site)

Serenity Info Tech, Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Serenity Info Tech, Inc. seeks a Cisco Network Technician (On-Site) for Lincoln, Nebraska, assigned to the State of Nebraska.

The role covers installation of Edge networking equipment and assisting State engineers with maintenance and troubleshooting of Edge infrastructure. Key responsibilities include deploying Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, Cisco Catalyst switches/routers, APs and Wireless Controllers, coordinating multiple projects across agencies, documenting procedures, and providing

Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of IT theory, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise network devices is preferred.
• Network certifications are desired.
• Drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Installation of Edge Networking devices across the State of Nebraska.
• Provide technical support at an intermediate level for installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repair of edge network hardware.
• Coordinate multiple networking projects across multiple agencies with installs and decommissions.
• Evaluate network systems and determine patches, upgrades, and future needs.
• Develop and maintain procedures, create documentation, and assist clients and other IT staff.
• Work efficiently with a team of network engineers.
• Daytime hours 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with possible after-hours and over-night stays.

Skills

Edge networking concepts

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Tools

Fortinet Fortigate

Cisco Catalyst switches

Cisco routers

Wireless Controllers

Job description

Hi,

Please find my direct client’s job requirements for your consideration.

Title: Cisco Network Technician (On -Site)

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Duration: 12 Months

Client: State of NE

Position Summary

This open position when filled will be responsible for installing Edge networking equipment across the State of Nebraska. As well as assisting State of Nebraska Network Engineers in maintaining and troubleshooting existing Edge network infrastructure.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Installing and configuring large scale Edge Network equipment to include Fortinet Fortigate firewalls, Cisco Catalyst 3650 and 9000 series switches, Cisco 1111 and 9000 series routers, Cisco APs and Wireless Controllers.
• Implementing disaster recovery plans
• Knowledge of information technology theory, principles, and practices in Edge routing/switching.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, software, local and wide area network systems.
• Knowledge of client/server network protocols and Internet/Intranet applications.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting data networks and troubleshooting tools.
• Skill in delivering responsive, quality customer service.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation of systems and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with vendors and other stakeholders
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects across an enterprise network.
• Ability to read, understand and apply information from technical manuals
• Drivers License

List of Job Duties

• Installation of Edge Networking devices across the State of Nebraska.
• Provide technical support at an intermediate level for installation, operation, trouble shooting, and repair of edge network hardware.
• Coordinate multiple networking projects across multiple agencies at any given time. Installs and decommissions included.
• Evaluate network systems and determine the need for patches, upgrades, and analyze future technical needs.
• Develop and maintain procedures and processes, create documentation, and assist clients and other information technology employees.
• Work efficiently with a team of network engineers
• Standard daytime hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM but can expect after-hours and over-night stays may be required

Required

• Intermediate knowledge of information technology theory, principles, and practices
• Working knowledge of enterprise network devices is also preferred.
• Network certifications are desired