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 and 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 buildings 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 - PaloAlto Firewall administration, configuration and troubleshooting (including Panorama).
• 7 Years -General firewall communications troubleshooting including applications 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 401k program available for employees after 6 months.