Network Technician - Onsite

Title: Network Technician - Onsite
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Length: Long term
Restriction: W2 or C2C

Description:

*** Very long term project; Long term - usually goes for 3+ years***Webcam interview; Onsite ; Background Check: This position requires an in depth background check, including fingerprinting and requires successful results.

Process requests for network connection changes:
Disable LAN switch and router port security as requested by other IT staff.
Review change requests, validate information provided on requests, and lead efforts to resolve erroneous information.
Update network connection database information.
Update LAN switch and router port security and/or DHCP configuration settings.
Communicate LAN switch interface vlan changes to network design lead.
Disseminate communications for completed change requests.
Monitor network availability systems and act on device outage alarms/notifications:
Contact sites to verify power.
Lead troubleshooting efforts to verify LAN switch, router, and firewall functionality.
Process temporary LAN switch and router configuration changes as needed to troubleshoot device failures.
Configure replacement LAN switches, routers, and firewalls and lead efforts to replace failed equipment which may include personally delivering and replacing equipment or shipping equipment and coordinating replacement activities with field site personnel.
Process, monitor, and escalate telecommunication provider trouble tickets for WAN circuit failures.
Disseminate service outage/restoration notifications to Agency personnel.
Provide 2nd level technical support for end user network connection issues:
Review LAN switch and router interface configuration settings and statistics to isolate cause of network connection issues.
Process temporary LAN switch changes as needed to troubleshoot network connection issues.
Review and update LAN switch and router configuration settings and as needed to correct discrepancies between design documents and actual equipment configuration.
Provide recommendation to other IT personnel on courses of action to resolve network connection issues.
Monitor Agencys trouble ticket system and act on tickets referred to the Network

Required Skills

Network Engineering WAN. LAN TCP/IP Infrastructure Required 5 Years
Cisco Certifications (CCNP) Highly desired
Cisco Routers, switches Required 5 Years
Cisco DNAC Highly desired
Cisco Wireless APs and controllers Highly desired
Knowledge of the following protocols: BGP, TCP/IP, HSRP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLAN, MPLS Required 3 Years
Capable of working in IDF closets: Running cables, lifting equipment into racks, using small hand tools. Required