Network Technician III

Job#: 3055718
Job Description:
Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Position: Network Technician III (CCNA Certified)
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Duration: 12+ months
Pay Rate Range: $40-45/hr.
Requirements:
Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:

• Install, rack, cable, configure, maintain, and remove network equipment.
• Perform complex network installations, upgrades, moves, adds, and changes (AMCs).
• Install and terminate carrier circuits, including T-1, T-3, and Optical Carrier connections.
• Perform initial device configurations and verify successful device boot-up and connectivity.
• Deploy equipment configurations using pre-configured Cisco NCM templates.
• Develop standard Cisco NCM configuration templates as needed.
• Install and maintain network cabling, jumpers, cross-connects, and associated infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex network, system, infrastructure, and application-performance issues.
• Utilize packet captures/sniffers and other diagnostic tools to identify network and application-performance problems.
• Support LAN, IP networking, VoIP, and wireless infrastructure.
• Perform wireless analysis, including antenna illumination pattern studies.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and provide configuration data for network and communications databases.
• Serve as the lead/project technician for complex installations and service activities.
• Provide technical direction and assistance to other team members.
• Support other regional locations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in networking or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-10 years of networking technology experience.
• Advanced experience with Cisco networking technologies and operating systems.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure extending beyond traditional LAN environments.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting complex network and application-performance issues.
• Experience utilizing packet sniffers and related network diagnostic tools.
• In-depth understanding of VoIP infrastructure and services.
• Advanced knowledge of 802.11 wireless networking.
• Knowledge of IETF and IEEE standards, National Electric Code, and National Electric Safety standards.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to other technicians.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, rotating weekends, and participate in on-call coverage.
• Ability to travel to other regional sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA certification or higher.
• Experience developing and deploying Cisco NCM configuration templates.
• Experience supporting large, complex enterprise network environments.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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