Network Engineer 3/NE3

Job Title: Network Engineer 3/NE3

Location: Columbus, OH

Work Model: Onsite

Compensation: $88-93k

Candidate must be able to attend in-person interview

** This position is fully on-site, 5 days a week.**

POSITION OVERVIEW

The candidate will be supporting an effort to upgrade & replace existing network equipment. Such network equipment is located within cabinets along state highways around the state for various intelligent transportation system (ITS) devices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position will be assisting client to provide a network assessment with specific responsibilities that include:

1.Install, maintain, configure, upgrade and/or administer hardware/software independently in workstation support, network administration, server administration, business continuity, information security, telecommunications and network connectivity, or SAN administration (i.e., single technology domain).

2.Install complex computer networks and related computing environments including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

3.Design, install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network equipment such as, but not limited to, Hubs, Network Interface Cards (NIC), Local Area Network (LAN) cards, hard drives, Ethernet switches, routers, wireless bridges, monitoring devices, access points, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and content devices.

4.Test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software in preparation of new installation or upgrade.

5.Execute changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

6.Function as enterprise infrastructure expert in maintaining large, disparate systems and networks.

7.Confer with Network Architects or systems managers to ensure compliance of DTI standards.

8.Write and produce technical documentation.

9.Work along State Highways within ITS field cabinets and in potentially inclement weather conditions.

WHAT’S NEEDED

Required:

4-year college degree or equivalent technical study or Network Certification or 5 years

of relevant experience.

Desired:

•Cisco Routing & Switching, Ubiquity Wireless, Sierra Wireless, FortiSIEM

Experience:

•Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Routing & Switching Certification preferred.

•Working knowledge of network applications, switches and servers.

•Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and along vehicular traffic.

•Experience in network cabling systems and fiber optic cabling.

•Strong communication/leadership skills.

•Strong influence, collaboration and negotiation experience.

•Ability to collaborate with supporting resources across business and/or functional lines.

•Have excellent oral and written skills/possess strong meeting and work session facilitation skills.

•Act as the escalation point for high priority support issues.

•Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, the ability to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.

•Have excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k)

• Other standard benefits as applicable

ABOUT UNICON

UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.