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Network Engineer IV Job at Spectraforce Technologies in Raleigh

Spectraforce Technologies, Raleigh, NC, United States


Job Title:

Network Engineer IV

Location:

Remote

Duration:

9 Months

Travel Required:

Once a quarter - domestic

Ideal candidate profile
Seeking a lead-level engineer CW with strong technical + people leadership.

Must have solid IT fundamentals and excellent communication, able to partner closely with the Deployment Director.

Experience in networking, data science, and/or data center/colo operations.

Proven track record leading end-to-end technical initiatives and deployments in data center/colo environments.

About the Role: Job Description
Summary
The main function of a network engineer is to determine user requirements and design specifications for computer networks. A typical network engineer is responsible for planning and implementing network upgrades.

Job Responsibilities

Analyze and make recommendations to adjust network sizes to meet volume or capacity demands.

Supervise network operations, maintenance, repairs or upgrades.

Review and approve equipment configuration prototypes, including network hardware, software, servers, or server operation systems.

Review and approve solutions for network problems.

Review and approve conceptual, logical or physical network designs.

Develop procedures to track, project or report network availability, reliability, capacity or utilization.

Develop or recommend network security measures, such as firewalls, network security audits, or automated security probes.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Strong knowledge of computer hardware as it relates to data storage.

Strong knowledge of computer software, such as configuration management software, desktop communications software, operating system software and internet directory services software.

Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.

Minimum Years of Experience
8 +

Must-Have Skills

Strong understanding of computer software, including configuration management, operating systems, and internet directory services.

Expertise in computer hardware as it relates to data storage.

Proven problem-solving abilities, particularly in reviewing and approving solutions for network issues.

Solid grasp of IT fundamentals.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Strong mentoring skills (to provide support and constructive feedback).

Verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage time.

Degrees/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field required.

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Purpose/Size of this team & where does this position fit within the team? Leading the deployment of new processes and driving successful rollout initiatives.

Certain project that team is working on / what products are they supporting
Colocation, data centers, and deployments

What challenges should the ideal candidate expect in this role, and how can they help address them?
Streamlining all processes.

What makes this role attractive to top talent, and what unique value does it offer to the ideal candidate?
high-impact, lead-level position that requires and offers strong technical and people leadership.

Are there any types of candidate profiles or skills that may not be the right fit for this team?
Lacks required networking experience and essential skills.

How many rounds of interviews?
3 rounds

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