Vantage Point Solutions, a growing and dynamic telecommunications consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a qualified individual to join our team of professionals. We have an immediate opening for a Data Network Consultant our new location in Birmingham, AL.
Responsibilities
Typical duties for this position include:
- Administration of routers and switches
- Diagnosing and remediating ISP network problems and managing within a ticketing system
- Escalate network issues to vendor Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and collaborate on resolutions
- Respond to and resolve customer service requests in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner
- Develop Method of Procedures (MOP), configuration scripts, and supporting documentation for scheduled network maintenance
- Perform periodic network maintenance including software upgrades, cutovers, intrusive changes, and diagnostics
- Managing and documenting configuration changes and network architectures with tools including Excel, Word, and Visio
- Describing technical information to non-technical individuals
- Continuously monitor industry trends, and applies this knowledge to the position
- Evaluating networking equipment and software solutions for clients
Candidates should be self-motivated, resourceful, professional, and exhibit good judgement
.Competencie
- sAttention to detail (ie, proofreading, data, communications, etc.
- )Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and team member
- sStrong written communication across multiple platforms (ie, email, reports, etc.
- )Proficiency in common Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Team
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Education & Experien
- ceBachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field is require
- d.Route/switch experience with Cisco, Arista, or Juniper equipme
- n.Packet optical transport experience with Ribbon, Ciena, or Fujitsu (Preferre
- d)Understanding of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VLANs, and xS
- TPBasic understanding of ISP services including DHCP, DNS, PPPOE, and RADI
- USMinimum three years of experience in network design and administration ro
- leCCNA/JNCIS or similar certification (Preferre
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Vantage Point is offering full-time positions with benefits and contract positions for these openings. The benefits for full-time positions are as foll
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- (k)Paid Time
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