Urgent :: Network Technician (2-3 year exp) - ONSITE IN EDWARDSVILLE, IL :: 6+ Months Contract

Job Role :: Network Technician
Job Duration :: 6+Months, possibility to extend
Job Location :: Edwardsville, IL

On Site 5 days/week

Job description
The Network Technician performs production-level logical configurations and testing. This position follows detailed work instructions provided by the Engineering team to accomplish tasks. It also works cross-functionally with other teams within the Supply Chain organization and reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Configuration & testing of multiple vendor networking, wireless, telecom and collaboration devices.
• Configuration & testing of core network storage and server technologies or general telecommunication products based on program needs
• Implement knowledge and strong understanding of how the operations of the department impact other diverse work units.
• Applies technical knowledge of product to ensure proper functionality and operation
• Assist in the optimization of work instructions and further documentation
• Assist in basic level troubleshooting process for defective devices, logical issues, or systematic errors on a wide range of technologies to ensure product is functional
• Logical work to load OS (Operating system), loading license, and update firmware per customer requirements
• Configure, upgrade, and test networking and telecom equipment (routers, switches, servers, wireless, voice, video, radio access network items based on program needs)
• Use established tools to communicate task status on a continuous basis
• Capture QC records and perform QC checks to validate logical configuration requirements
• Complete physical audit of equipment and accessories
• Understanding of installation and configuration instructions with various platforms of hardware and ensures accurate information capture
• Provide input for the continual improvement of customer production solutions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Resolves issues by diagnosing problems, determining possible resolutions and implementing effective solutions.
• Demonstrates the discipline of planning, organizing and managing resources and activities to achieve specified outcomes within a clearly defined timeframe and standards.
• Identifies documentation needs and develops technical reference documentation in accordance with standards and styles.
• Communicates with clarity and precision, presenting complex information in a concise format that is audience appropriate.
• Serves in a player coach role by managing, reviewing and conducting the day-to-day work in a specific technical domain area; applies domain knowledge to develop solutions to problems.
• Leverages technical knowledge of products to meet customer needs and understands market segments as well as market data trends.
• Demonstrates a concern for accuracy and thoroughness so that sufficiently detailed information is logged correctly.
• Ability to take instruction and independently execute on the directives.
• Ability to read engineering drawings (network designs documents, rack elevations)
• Knowledge of different testing hardware and software platforms
• Knowledge of a broad range of network infrastructure cable types and best practices.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities and the ability to prioritize in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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