Job Description
MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Network Analyst located in Milwaukee, WI . Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.
Project Description:
- The Network Analyst is part of the Information Management Services Division (IMSD), which is responsible for all aspects of technology.
- The Network Analyst assists in designing, implementing, and maintaining the networks by managing network IP addresses, communicating network information and requirements to connect hosts onto the network, and installing, upgrading, and maintaining network routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, wireless controllers, other network devices and servers.
- The Network Analyst works with vendors to research emerging technologies and diagnose and resolve network problems.
- The Network Analyst utilizes multiple tools to monitor the network to ensure optimum performance and to assist in troubleshooting issues.
- The Network Analyst maintains internet links, works with other Information Services units, faculty, and staff in the integration, maintenance, and problem resolution of network services, maintains documentation and database information, and works with Procurement Services in the preparation and evaluation of bid specifications for network hardware and software.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Education: A bachelor s degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
- Experience: One to three year(s) of computer networking infrastructure experience is required. Wireless technology experiences desired.
- Skills: The ability to follow technical instructions, both verbal and written is required. The ability to solve network-related problems by using diagnostic techniques and protocols is required. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to maintain confidentiality regarding information processed, stored, or accessed by the networks is required. A thorough understanding of network protocols including TCP/IP and networking equipment including routers, switches, and wireless system is required. Familiarity with backbone and Wide Area networking (WAN) components, wiring infrastructures, VPNs, Layer 2 and 3 networking protocols, multicast, firewalls, DHCP, DNS, IP address management and network monitoring software is preferred.
- Effort: Requires working at computer workstations for extended periods of time and requires regularly lifting and carrying objects weighing up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally up to fifty pounds. Requires sufficient mobility to replace networking equipment and connect cables in ceilings and wiring centers which may require climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Scout and map the entirety of the client s wireless infrastructure.
- Document an inventory of all devices and list product type, model, function, vendor, etc., per location.
- Create a depository of images depicting the technologies.
- Review network diagrams and define IP schemes, current configuration protocols, and connectivity
- Define and associate devices, applications to the various vendor technologies present at the JCI- Gateway POS etc. Assures the University's networking requirements are met with the highest level of performance and reliability by assisting the Supervisor of Infrastructure Services in maintaining the hardware and software components of the University s networks.
- Contributes to the overall success of Information Services by performing all other essential duties as assigned.
Supervision:
- The Network Analyst is supervised by the Supervisor of Infrastructure Services. Position will not have any direct reports.
Top Skills & Years of Experience (1 to 3 years' experience ):
- Wireless networks
- Excellent documentation skills
- Works independently and asks questions when needed
Nice to Have Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to engage the business leaders in a non-technical conversation
- Excellent presentation skills.
About MARS Solutions Group:
MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.
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