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Jr Network Engineer

Our client, a leading academic and research institution in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a curious and self-directed Jr Network Engineer to assist in basic day-to-day tasks, routine projects and network maintenance.

Rate: $25-30/hr., depending on experience

6 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent

Essential Functions:

Perform Network Engineering support including, but not limited to:

+ Provide escalation support and guidance to Service Desk in troubleshooting issues

+ Deploy, configure and maintain network hardware including switches, routers, wireless access points, and other

+ Provide 24/7 connectivity for users of the data network including adds/moves/changes and wireless connectivity

Maintain internal Network Documentation platform including:

+ Keeping IP Address Management (IPAM) system data current

+ Update and Audit Patch Management physical campus data

+ Inventory and Asset updates as equipment is deployed

Respond to events as reported by ITS Monitoring Platform including but not limited to:

+ Network outage incidents

+ Predictive UPS maintenance

+ Clean and Service fiber optic links when errors exceed thresholds

Maintain physical infrastructure including:

+ Support physical plant additions and renovations as they relate to the fiber optic, voice, and data infrastructure

+ Work with wiring vendors to scope, quote and implement various cabling projects

+ Investigate with staff and faculty on non-typical requirements satellite internet for research grants, etc

Additional duties may be required as circumstances and events dictate.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or 2-3 years professional experience with vendor certifications in similar or related work.

+ Experience with network hardware, cabling, and network management software including experience in network

+ troubleshooting.

+ Experience with Ethernet, Wireless standards, and TCP/IP networking.

+ Experience with Juniper Networks and Aruba Networks equipment is preferable.

+ Experience with Linux systems for executing provided tools and scripts.

+ Ability to communicate clearly with all network users

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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