Network Engineer

Aditi Consulting; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 103,320 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Network Engineer to design and implement computer networks. Responsibilities include adjusting network sizes, supervising operations, reviewing configurations, and developing security measures. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, along with 8+ years of experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role. This position offers competitive pay at $75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make recommendations to adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Supervise network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Review and approve equipment configuration prototypes for network hardware and software.
• Review and approve solutions for network problems.
• Review and approve network designs.
• Develop procedures to track network availability and reliability.
• Develop or recommend network security measures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Problem solving skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Mentoring skills

Knowledge of computer hardware

Knowledge of computer software

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field

Job description

Payrate

$75.00 - $80.00/hr.

Summary

The main function of a network engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and make recommendations to adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Supervise network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Review and approve equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
• Review and approve solutions for network problems.
• Review and approve conceptual, logical or physical network designs.
• Develop procedures to track, project or report network availability, reliability, capacity or utilization.
• Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.
• 8+ Years of Experience

Desired Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage.
• Strong knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software.