TALENT Software Services

Description

Are you an experienced Telecom / Network Engineer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Telecom / Network Engineer to work at their company in La Crosse, WI.

Position Summary: The Telecom/Network Engineer will design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support and implement the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. Will also perform limited project management with some coordination of efforts by various support staff. Communicates project status to project proponents. Working in multiple network infrastructure disciplines including routing, switching, and wireless. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with basic network and network security monitoring/management tools.

Qualifications

• Utilizes, operates and maintains network security infrastructure and services involving network access control, network segmentation (TrustSec, Client), VPN, secure web browsing, internet caching and DNS security devices to ensure data integrity and network security is maintained.
• Provides assistance and may be asked to take a network leadership role with network troubleshooting and remediation of security related incidents or network security investigations in coordination with the Help Desk, ITOC and SOC.
• Familiar with software defined networking tools including, but not limited to, firewalls, WAN/LAN, SASE, and Cloud networking.
• Familiar with scripting and automation tools such as Splunk, Ansible, Python, and .Net. Knowledge of standard project methodology (Agile and/or Waterfall) processes, tools and terminologies.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of two (2) years of professional technical work experience.
• OR
• Associate's degree with a minimum of four (4) years of professional technical work experience.

Preferred

• Expert knowledge of telecom/network concepts and 7-layer OSI model is required.
• Knowledge of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Basic understanding of desktop and server operating systems is desirable.
• Must be able to work with minimum direction and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be customer focused and possess excellent communications and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.
• Cisco preferred
• CCNA preferred