Jr Network Engineer at Experis

Our client, a leading academic and research institution in Central Massachusetts, is seeking a curious and self-directed Jr Network Engineer to assist in basic day-to-day tasks, routine projects and network maintenance.

Location: 100% on site in Worcester, MA

Rate: $25-30/hr., depending on experience

6 month contract with potential to extend or go permanent

Essential Functions

Perform Network Engineering support including, but not limited to:

• Provide escalation support and guidance to Service Desk in troubleshooting issues
• Deploy, configure and maintain network hardware including switches, routers, wireless access points, and other
• Provide 24/7 connectivity for users of the data network including adds/moves/changes and wireless connectivity
  
  
  

Maintain Internal Network Documentation Platform Including

• Keeping IP Address Management (IPAM) system data current
• Update and Audit Patch Management physical campus data
• Inventory and Asset updates as equipment is deployed
  
  
  

Respond to events as reported by ITS Monitoring Platform including but not limited to:

• Network outage incidents
• Predictive UPS maintenance
• Clean and Service fiber optic links when errors exceed thresholds
  
  
  

Maintain Physical Infrastructure Including

• Support physical plant additions and renovations as they relate to the fiber optic, voice, and data infrastructure
• Work with wiring vendors to scope, quote and implement various cabling projects
• Investigate with staff and faculty on non-typical requirements satellite internet for research grants, etc
  
  
  

Additional duties may be required as circumstances and events dictate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field, or 2-3 years professional experience with vendor certifications in similar or related work.
• Experience with network hardware, cabling, and network management software including experience in network
• troubleshooting.
• Experience with Ethernet, Wireless standards, and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience with Juniper Networks and Aruba Networks equipment is preferable.
• Experience with Linux systems for executing provided tools and scripts.
• Ability to communicate clearly with all network users
  
  
  

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.