Network and Technical Support Engineer

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 29 day((s))

Skills

Microsoft Active Directory
routing
switching

Job Details

SCOPE OF WORK

The following is a range of anticipated tasks to be performed:

  • Plan, design, prepare specifications, and assist in evaluation of procurements to implement local and campus area networks, and instructional labs.
  • Assist in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting network hardware, software, ancillary services, and network communication gateways to other computing environments.
  • Make recommendations for modifications and enhancements to networks.
  • Assist in developing criteria for utilization of network monitoring software.
  • Assist in developing methods and criteria for network traffic data collection and analysis.
  • Assist in network operations, and in identifying and resolving network (and component) operating problems with other Vendors and local school/school district staff.
  • Provide supporting expertise to other technical staff members in installing and configuring network equipment and in resolving user and systems problems.
  • Provide assistance in managing e-mail servers, including archival of e-mail and spam management.
  • Provide assistance with the migration/conversion of e-mail services to new hardware and/or software.
  • Provide assistance with server upgrades and consolidation.
  • Provide a consistent resource to schools and school districts during periods of technology coordinator turnover/attrition.
  • Support and troubleshoot video conferencing solutions.
  • Assist school districts during their long-range technology planning efforts.
  • Provide network security assessments.
  • The scope of this LOC does not include application software support, such as de-bugging, enhancements and ad hoc report generation.

  • Bachelor's degree

    • Security Certifications, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and SysAdmin, Audit, Network, and Security (SANS), and COMPTIA Security Plus
    • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP- SA), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator (MCITP-EA)
    • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with experience including, but not limited to, connecting into routers via PCs and laptops, examining interfaces, pinging and tracing routes; and basic IP configuration

    REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

    # YEARS

    Microsoft Active Directory 2012 R2 (or higher) experience

    2 years

    Microsoft Exchange 2013 (or higher) experience

    2 years

    Microsoft Server 2016 (or higher) experience

    2 years

    Routing and switching experience

    3 years

    Google G Suite and/or Microsoft Office 365

    2 years

    Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Intune

    2 years

    Experience implementing audio-visual communications (video conferencing) using H.323 protocol

    1 year

    Experience developing and delivering technical training in a classroom setting

    2 years

    Project management experience for hardware and software implementation projects

    2 years

    WAN, LAN and network design experience, including development of layouts and specifications

    2 years

    Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator (MCITP- SA), or Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator (MCITP-EA)

    3 years

    Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) with experience including, but not limited to, connecting into routers via PCs and laptops, examining interfaces, pinging and tracing routes; and basic IP configuration

    3 years

    Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 experience

    6 months

    Mac OS 10.11 or higher

    2 years

    Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or higher

    2 years

    Server and workstation virtualization experience

    3 years

    Firewall configuration experience

    3 years

    Experience in MDM technologies for setting up and managing devices on and off campus such as Google Admin Console, Intune for Education, JAMF, etc.

    2 years

    Experience in setting up and managing a web filter for devices on and off campus

    2 years

    Experience in implementing remote support solutions for devices on or off campus

    2 years

    Wireless/Wi-Fi Networking Experience

    2 Years

    Ability to interact with functional users and technical staff regarding business and information technology needs

    No minimum requirement specified

    Ability to listen and solve problems

    No minimum requirement specified

    Ability to create and maintain documentation

    No minimum requirement specified

    Ability to quickly and efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects

    No minimum requirement specified

    Ability to effectively work with team members in multiple geographic locations throughout Mississippi

    No minimum requirement specified