Level 1 Network/Systems Engineer
Ideal candidates are bright, ambitious go-getters who already possess some understanding of business-leading technologies and want to enhance their knowledge by working directly below senior IT consultants. As a matter of policy, we provide Level 1 engineers with technical roadmaps, academic roadmaps, and training (both internal and external) at no charge. Experience is a plus but is not required for Level 1 candidates. Priority will be extended to those who exhibit a hunger for knowledge and a strong desire for career advancement. The ability to work well as part of a team is vital. All candidates should have a strong work ethic, confidence, and solid communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Support end users and customer networks.
- Daily hands-on interaction with network and systems troubleshooting.
- Serve as an integral resource (or leader) in projects, adhering to committed deliverables, and regular communication of progress to management.
- Fulfill certification and training roadmap as set forth by senior staff and management.
- Shadow experienced personnel and acquire knowledge.
- Thoroughly document all activity and keep senior staff and management informed.
- Work outside of standard business hours as needed.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related major.
- Ability to think critically, excellent reasoning and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritizing multiple objectives and initiatives.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proper phone etiquette is a must.
- Willingness to dedicate personal time to the pursuit of knowledge and furtherance of career.
Helpful Qualification
- Industry certifications, specifically Microsoft, Cisco, HP, IBM, NetApp, and VMware.
- Experience working with monitoring tools, such as N-able, Kaseya, Solarwinds, or SNMPc.
- Experience with both internal and client-facing technical work.
- Previous experience with ticketing systems, such as Autotask or ConnectWise.
- Familiarity with client-facing technical work and consulting services.
- Knowledge of any of the following technologies:
- Exchange
- Network protocols, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VPN
- Voice technologies, such as Cisco Call Manager, Unity.
- Voice/data circuits
- VMware, storage (NetApp, EMC, Lefthand, Compellent), Citrix, Symantec AV, Backup Exec
- Storage communication protocols, such as fibre channel, iSCSI, FCoE
- Switching/routing technologies, specifically Cisco & HP
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