Network Engineer

COOLSOFT; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COOLSOFT in Lincoln, NE is seeking an experienced Edge Networking professional to install and configure large-scale equipment and provide mid-level support across state projects.

The role emphasizes disaster recovery planning, documentation, and coordination of multiple networking initiatives with various agencies. Strong communication and vendor coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Networking basics

Documentation

Vendor coordination

Communication

Tools

Fortinet Fortigate

Cisco Catalyst

Routers

APs/Wireless Controllers

Job description

++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