Network Support Engineer; L1, Site Lead

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Maintains the computing environment by identifying network requirements, installing upgrades, and monitoring network performance.

• Break-fix:
• Visually inspecting devices to assess equipment status
• Rebooting routers, servers, storage devices or other equipment
• Providing loop-back cables in order to test circuits remotely
• Re-seating or replacing components or cables
• Removing Alternating Current (“AC”) or Direct Current (“DC”) power from equipment
• Cleaning equipment or connectors
• Connecting a client-provided test set or test router to equipment
• Swapping removable storage media
• Installing or replacing modular equipment components
• Dispatching equipment for repair
• Cleaning fibers
• Taking light levels
• Installing loop backs
• Providing planned maintenance or circuit migration support
• Installing Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) or Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC)
• Troubleshooting hardware problems on any device
• Racking and de-racking of any device installed
• Labeling/inventory equipment plus digital picture and serial number recording
• Tape backup: cassette exchange and storage in strongbox
• Power cycling a router, server, switch and soft-booting a server
• Follow Data Eradication process

• Install cables or optics for new circuits
• Reconnect, disconnect or replace existing circuits
• Testing of cables and optics

• Physical Cabling
• Cable Management
• Northbound Cabling (Fiber/Copper/Power)
• Rack/Stack/Jack
• Installation Support (PDU, Network Switches, etc.)
• E-Waste and other clean-up activities

• Proven experience in a network administrator role
• Hands‑on experience in networking, routing and switching
• Excellent knowledge of best practices around management, control and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Experience with firewalls and Internet VPN remote implementation, troubleshooting and problem resolution is desired
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Great at organizing, prioritizing and multitasking
• CCNA, Network+, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE or equivalent
• BSc degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent
• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a three‑year college or technical school with an emphasis in electronics required;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred