Network Engineer

MARS Solutions Group is looking for an experienced Network Engineer located in Madison, 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.

Note : Candidates MUST be current Wisconsin residents. No relocation allowed. This is a hybrid position with 1-2 times a week in office .

On-call required. 1 week a month, very limited calls happen. On call will not be paid.

Job Description :

The Senior Network Engineer will be responsible to provide strategic planning, innovative solutions and advanced technical knowledge to design, implement and support enterprise voice, video and data services that align with the Company'

s business and IT objectives.

• This position will provide hands-on technical leadership and will manage simple and enterprise-wide projects from initiation to completion for the voice, video and data infrastructure, complex engineering environments.
• The Senior Network Engineer will partner with leaders in other business unit / operational areas to define requirements and develop architecture for scalable and reliable network infrastructure to meet present and future business needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES :

• 25% - Installation, maintenance and enhancements of a global Cisco wired and wireless network that delivers voice, video and data services on corporate production and guest networks.
• 25% - Coordinates and implements low to high-risk network changes according to ITIL framework, independently to mission critical functional areas while following established designs and configurations already
• developed.
• 20% - Assist with developing standards, policies, and configuration guidelines. Establish and document standards and procedures for team review.
• 15% - Azure Cloud - Need someone experienced in Azure cloud, client is building the network framework and need it finalized.
• 10% - Perform work outside of normal business hours related but not limited to : on-call incident escalation and off-hours maintenance work.
• 5% - Perimeter network security Firewalls.

JOB COMPETENCIES :

• Exchange of basic information with internal and / or external contacts.
• Maintain sensitive or confidential information.
• Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and / or external contacts.
• Persuade, conform or recommend course of action with internal and / or external contacts.
• Perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and / or external contacts.
• Maintain a continuing working relationship that can have a significant effect on the success of the organization.

Communication Skills :

• Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence and memos.
• Speak effectively before both internal and / or external groups.
• Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating / maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific / technical journals and
• procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents.
• Prepare and / or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics.

Decision-Making :

• Makes minimal decision-making responsibility.
• Makes decisions of responsibility involving evaluation of information; decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Makes decisions of responsibility and final results that affect more than one department or a department with multiple units;

substantial analysis is required and many factors must be weighed before a decision can be reached.

Makes decisions of responsibility and final recommendations, which may result in the formulation of strategic plans of action to achieve the broad objectives for the organization;

involves long-range future planning including scope, direction and goals.

Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving :

• Understand and follow instructions.
• Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures.
• Interpret and adapt to established practices and procedures using independent judgment to meet situations to which applications are not clearly defined.
• Perform within difficult or complex working conditions or situations not easily evaluated; decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.
• Act independently in the formulation and administration of policies and programs for major departments or functions.

Top Skills & Years of Experience :

• Cisco Route / Switch - 5 Years minimum
• Cloud Networking - Azure preferred - 5 years
• Palo Alto Firewall - 3 years
• Cisco Wireless - 3 years

Nice to Have Skills :

We need an individual that is very self-driven to find and do the work required to move both our internal and cloud network forward.

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.