Network Engineer III

PlanIT Group, LLC; Arkansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC in Arkansas seeks a Network Engineer to translate user requirements into design specifications and to plan and implement network upgrades. The role emphasizes collaboration with customers and internal teams to meet capacity needs and deliver reliable network services.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field and 5-7 years of experience, along with strong communication and independent work abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.
• 5-7 years experience in network engineering or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
• Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
• Develop conceptual, logical or physical network designs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Hardware knowledge

Software knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Configuration management software

Desktop communications software

Operating system software

Directory services software

Job description

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.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.
• Communicate with customers, sales staff, or marketing staff to determine customer needs.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.
• Design, build, or operate equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.
• Determine specific network hardware or software requirements such as platforms, interfaces, bandwidths, or routine schemas.
• Develop and implement solutions for network problems.
• Develop conceptual, logical or physical network designs.

Skills

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

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.
• 5-7 years experience required.