Junior Network Engineer

job summary:

Our client in St. Louis, Missouri is looking for a junior Network Engineer to join their team for a long term position.

location: St. Louis, Missouri
job type: Contract
salary: $35 - 38 per hour
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:

Installs basic hardware, systems and software for network and/or security components;

Builds capability to develop scripts that facilitate network administrative tasks and automate repetitive processes;

Documents activities, events, materials and issues.

Prepares system performance or configuration reports as required.

Updates procedures.

Provides input regarding processes and procedures that will enhance effectiveness.

Participates in the evaluation of new hardware and software packages.

Participates in the implementation of data/system security processes including access controls, monitoring software, and generation of security reports; Assists with troubleshooting network and services performance.

Monitors network performance and implements performance tuning;

Performs root cause analysis of simple problems and tracks and reports to supervisor;

Helps manage and ensure quality of low risk/impact network installations or enhancements (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items);

qualifications:

Basic knowledge of network routing protocols.

Basic understanding of routing and switching technology, IP, and signaling. Basic knowledge of ITIL framework.

Basic knowledge of industry trends and products.

Basic knowledge of waterfall and agile project management processes, tools and techniques;

Bachelors degree required, preferably in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or business.

Will consider candidates without a degree if they have shown/demonstrated having 2+ years equivalent, relevant experience in tools, systems, and initiatives leveraged by client.

skills:

agile project management,software packages,computer science,monitoring software,network routing,troubleshooting network,performance tuning,routing and switching,access controls,administrative tasks,automate,ITIL,mathematics,network performance,root cause analysis,security,signaling,system security

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.