Job # 3442

* Job is onsite in heavy Industrial setting. Candidate will be required to wear PPE provided by employer.

Description:

The successful candidate will serve in a project support role as part of the Data Networking team. The position will provide technical solution pre-planning, design, deployment, testing and migration activities related to plant networking support tasks in a heavy industrial environment. The role will be focused on wireline networking support, with particular emphasis on fiber optic networking and related solutions.

In addition, the candidate will provide support to manage relevant day-to-day operations roles for the Data Networking team, as necessary.

Participates as a fully integrated member of assigned project team, responsible to the delivery of successful solutions
Contributes to the team support for data network incident and event management including investigation, troubleshooting, reporting , resolution, root cause analysis and corrective action management
Participates and advises as part of the design of network solutions using approved, standard technology in cooperation with peers, vendors and partners
Monitors data networks for performance, security and stability – takes action to identify trends and proactively address issues
Supports all phases of the project deployment, from planning and design thru physical installation; candidate is willing to work in a hands-on role deploying equipment in a heavy-industry environment, as required

Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated experience supporting data networking Wired LAN technologies in an enterprise environment (Cisco), with focus on fiber and cabling infrastructure
Demonstrated success participating and/or leading complex enterprise-level projects with focus on disciplines related to Data Networking, Network Security, Enterprise Cyber Security and / or Cyber Security compliance
Experience working in a hand-on role in a Steel Mill / Heavy Industry environment would be greatly preferred
Results-oriented member of technical support teams; the successful candidate is a self-starter, able to manage complex incidents, proactively identify opportunities for improvement and develop innovative solutions
Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships related to incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage, migration & on-call activities
Hands-on team member willing to work in heavy industry/plant environments when required
Excellent time management skills including ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work
Excellent work ethic; willing to extend the extra effort and time required to meet critical deadlines
Strong oral and written communications skills; able to articulate ideas and listen effectively; professionally communicates with all customers, vendors and technical support staff, including remote customers and team members in foreign countries
Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills
Accomplished analyst able to manage complex technical problems through identification, design, solution definition and implementation
Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships related to incident management, project coordination, relationship development and SLA maintenance
On call support required, including participation in team on call (24/7) rotation; candidate must be willing to work flexible hours as demanded by outage, migration & on-call activities
Hands-on team member willing to work in heavy industry/plant environments when required

Minimum Requirements:

Demonstrated experience supporting data networking technologies in an enterprise environment, including:
LAN switching and routing in a Cisco enterprise network environment
Strong work experience and knowledge related to structured cabling solutions, with emphasis on telecommunication/networking fiber technologies, maintenance, troubleshooting and installation
Experience operating OTDR and related testing equipment

Desired Qualifications:

WLAN fundamentals and support of Cisco solutions
Cisco CCNA certification, or greater
WLAN tools including Ekahau or related
Project Management experience / certification

Experience with these additional technologies may be a plus:

Advance IP routing experience, including OSPF and BGP protocol solution design proficiency
Data center network support including Cisco Nexus platform
Internet routing and security
Network security controls and related disciplines
Scripting or Programming in a Network environment (Ansible etc)
Netbrain support

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $27.00 - $34.94 per hour

Work Location: In person

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