Network Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Staffing Solutions in St. Louis is seeking a Network Engineer for a 12-month W2 contract. Hybrid schedule with 3 days in office; candidates must be able to work on W2 only, no C2C or 1099. Location is St. Louis, Missouri, 63103.

The role focuses on WAN/AMI device management, wireless 900 MHz signal propagation, and cellular devices within the AMI system. Responsibilities include deploying AMI equipment with field crews, configuring devices, and supporting the deployment lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, mathematics, CS, or business.
• 2+ years equivalent experience if no degree.
• Working understanding of IP networking.
• Solid organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deploy AMI equipment in collaboration with field crews and vendors.
• Configure cellular devices for field deployment.
• Support the AMI network across the deployment lifecycle.
• Monitor and troubleshoot network performance; perform basic root-cause analysis.

Skills

IP networking

Organizational skills

ITIL basics

Routing & switching basics

Wireless networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business

Tools

EDX software

Job description

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for an Network Engineer

, a W2 contract opportunity.

This is a W-2 contract opportunity, and candidates must be able to work on our W-2 only. NO C2C or 1099.

Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C or 1099)

Duration: 12-month W2 Contract

Location: St. Louis, Missouri, 63103

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days in office

Team overview

• Manages all WAN-connected devices, which are either wireless (cell modems) or wired (fiber-connected routers).
• This role is the wireless side, specifically AMI (Automated Metering Infrastructure) devices

Core focus

• Signal propagation for 900 MHz wireless networks, using the EDX software package. This is a good portion of the role.
• Cellular-connected devices that attach to the AMI system.

Day to day

• Working with field crews and vendors to deploy AMI equipment.
• Configuring cellular devices for field deployment.
• Supporting the AMI network across the full deployment lifecycle.

Must-have skills

• 2. Working understanding of IP networking (expert level not required)
• 3. Solid organizational skills

Nice-to-have skills

• Broader networking background (CCNA/CCNP not required)

Position Summary:

• Entry level role with conceptual knowledge in job discipline but with little experience; Installs basic hardware, systems and software for network and/or security components.
• Builds capability to develop scripts that facilitate network administrative tasks and automate repetitive processes; Documents activities, events, materials and issues.
• Prepares system performance or configuration reports as required.
• Updates procedures. Provides input regarding processes and procedures that will enhance effectiveness. Participates in the evaluation of new hardware and software packages.
• Participates in the implementation of data/system security processes including access controls, monitoring software, and generation of security reports;
• Assists with troubleshooting network and services performance.
• Monitors network performance and implements performance tuning; Performs root cause analysis of simple problems and tracks and reports to supervisor; Helps manage and ensure quality of low risk/impact network installations or enhancements (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items);
• Basic knowledge of network routing protocols.
• Basic understanding of routing and switching technology, IP, and signaling.
• Basic knowledge of ITIL framework. Basic knowledge of industry trends and products.
• Basic knowledge of waterfall and agile project management processes, tools and techniques;

Bachelors degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business.

Candidates without a degree must have shown/demonstrated having 2+ years equivalent, relevant experience in tools, systems, and initiatives leveraged by the client.

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