Network Engineer 2

TrulyHired; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Charlotte seeks a Network Engineer to install, administer, and troubleshoot networking tech across schools and administrative sites. You will support the CMS WAN and school LANs, as well as routers, switches, and wireless APs in data closets.

Responsibilities include setting up APs, switches, and routers; proactive monitoring and maintenance; documenting configurations; and providing second-level support. Associate degree plus 5 years' experience required; a bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CS or Networking required; 5 years in network/workstation management preferred.
• Bachelor degree in CS/Networking or related field with 5 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install/maintain APs, switches, and routers.
• Proactive network management and troubleshooting with monitoring tools.
• Maintain data closets per departmental standards.
• Handle projects involving software, hardware, or firmware updates.
• Provide second-level support after IS&S Engineer/Network System Engineer level 1.
• Document configurations and site information in ticketing systems.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Network monitoring

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Computer Science or Networking

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Networking

Tools

CompTIA Network+ Certification

Cisco CCNA Certification

Cisco CCENT Certification

Job description

Job Description

Summary: The Network Engineer is the IS&S network support team member assigned to schools and administrative sites to handle the installation, administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networking technology. This person supports the CMS Wide Area Network (WAN), the school Local Area Network (LAN), routers, switches, wireless access points (APs), and the site data closets.

Essential Duties:

(These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

For all assigned schools/administrative sites:

• Installation/maintenance/upgrading of access points (APs)


• Installation/maintenance/upgrading of switches and routers


• Proactive Support and Management of Networks using Network Management tools


• Maintenance of data closet to adhere to departmental standards


• Projects (software, hardware, firmware updates)


• Second-level support (after IS&S System Engineer or Network System Engineer level 1)


• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis


• Documentation - "how to" guides, required ticket system information, site configurations, other documentation as assigned/requested


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Networking or related field and


• 5 years of experience in network and workstation/device management.

Desired

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Networking, or related field and 5 years of experience in network and workstation/device management.

Licensing / Certification Requirements:

• CompTIA - Network or Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) or the ability to obtain within 6 Months

Licensing/Certification Preferences:

• CompTIA Network+ Certification


• Cisco CCT (Cisco Certified Technician)


• Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)