Network/Telecom Specialist

DataStaff, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday leave

401(k) program after 6 months

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is seeking a Network/Telecom Specialist for a long-term contract in Raleigh, NC. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco products and network infrastructure security. This role is hybrid and requires strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Competitive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Palo Alto and Cisco technologies.
• 10 years of experience in network infrastructure security and Cisco LAN.
• Experience with ServiceNow change and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot LAN and wireless networks.
• Work with IT teams to provide reports and documentation.
• Coordinate equipment ordering, installation, and configuration.

Skills

Palo Alto Firewall administration

General firewall communications troubleshooting

Cisco LAN Infrastructure

Network infrastructure security assessment

Cisco ISE administration

Cisco Catalyst Center administration

ServiceNow ticketing

Technical documentation

Team interaction and communications

Excellent time management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Network/Telecom Specialist

DataStaff, Inc is in need of a Network/Telecom Specialist for a long‑term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC. This position is hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implementation and troubleshooting of both the hardware and software necessary for a LAN and wireless computer network.
• Specialization in Cisco/Meraki wireless products, methodologies, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with Cisco LAN products, methodologies, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience with Cisco ISE methodologies, implementation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with rack‑based UPS battery implementation, monitoring and alerting.
• Work with business units on obtaining price quotes for new equipment and coordinating installation of purchased equipment and software.
• Work with IT teams and management and provide reports, summaries and documentation for all tasks and projects worked on.
• Obtain and send price quotes to business units based on environment design.
• Coordinate equipment orders and installation/configuration.
• Equipment installation configuration.
• Update Wireless Controllers to new version of Software.
• Update Cisco ISE to newer version – ISE 3.1.0 is the current Gold Star Release (requires new license model and requires a valid SSL Certificate on the Cisco Virtual ISE appliances).
• Replace campus closet UPS batteries as needed.
• Network UPS Units using network adapter card. Add UPS VLAN to that building for the UPS to use.
• Update SNMP Strings/NTP/Username/Passwords on each Unit.
• Create a spreadsheet with Building and Room numbers of located units and, if possible, date of last installed battery.
• Add UPS units to monitoring systems.
• Attend weekly meetings.
• Work with other IT teams as part of implementation projects.
• Create reports and summaries as needed.
• Create systems documentation as needed.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Able to work without assistance.
• Able to manage multiple complex work efforts.
• Should have extensive industry experience.
• May have advanced education.
• Excellent time management and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

Required Skills:

• 7 Years – Palo Alto Firewall administration, configuration and troubleshooting (including Panorama).
• 7 Years – General firewall communications troubleshooting including application communications and secure communications protocols.
• 10 Years – Cisco LAN Infrastructure including Software‑Defined Access (SDA) support and troubleshooting.
• 10 Years – Network infrastructure security vulnerability assessment, research and remediation.
• 7 Years – Cisco ISE administration, support and troubleshooting.
• 7 Years – Cisco Catalyst Center administration, support and troubleshooting.
• 7 Years – Experience with ServiceNow ticketing, change and configuration management modules.
• 10 Years – Vendor and client interaction and communications.
• 10 Years – Technical information collection and documentation.
• 10 Years – Team interaction and communications.
• Must be local to be able to come on‑site as needed.

This position is available on a corp‑to‑corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long‑term, we also have a 401(k) program available for employees after 6 months.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior; Employment Type: Contract; Job Function: Information Technology; Industries: Staffing and Recruiting.