Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Networking_Network Technician
Networking_Network Engineer

Job Details

Our government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer on an onsite 12+ months renewable contract role in Richmond, VA.

Position – Network Engineer ONSITE

Job description:
The agency is seeking an IT professional to provide network services;  
* Troubleshooting
* Monitoring
* Engineering
* Cabling (Data/Voice)
* Evaluating performance
* Optimizing system performance
for the Information Technology department.  Which at times, may require statewide travel with an occasional overnight stay to perform work.
The selected candidate will design, direct, review, implement, improve, engineer, and cable (network/voice). The selected candidate will work with vendors to develop and implement solutions, develop policies and guidelines, troubleshoot major/minor network failures, analyze network capacity, manage vendor relationships, support agreements, and validate network billing related to all aspects of the network based on Network and Telecommunications standards and best practices.
Experience in network engineering to include analysis of network requirements, performance for a large-scale network. Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing, and inspecting deployed data communications systems. Experience installing, migrating, and supporting critical, multi-site networks a plus.
The selected candidate will coordinate and interact with multiple vendors for problem resolution and diagnosing networking issues. Knowledge of wireline and wireless communications technologies and standards, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular / 5G, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IP networking concepts (subnetting, routing).
The selected candidate will manage all phases of network installation and administration; to research and document communications technologies, topologies, and trends. The selected candidate should be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. Proficiency using MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With an excellent working knowledge of LAN, WAN, WAP, Cradle Point / NetCloud, and cabling standards.
Required/Desired Experience:

  • 5 Years of Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing and inspecting deployed communications systems. Required
  • 5 Years of Experience in Installation, maintain and support of critical, multi-site networks. Required
  • 5 Years of Knowledge of wire-line and wireless, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular technologies, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, 5G, TCP/IP, UDP,ICMP,IP Networks Required
  • 2 Years of Working knowledge of networking tools, such as; Fluke Versiv with light meter, netAlly AirCheck G3, netAlly nXG, iperf3, nmap, wireshark, traceroute, Highly desired
  • 1 Years of Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio. Highly desired
  • 1 Years of Experience testing copper and fiber Required

About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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