Network Engineer - Store Operations

Flexton is an IT Solutions company formed in 2007 headquartered in San Jose, CA. We provide complete IT solutions for client's project needs by following industry standard software development methodologies in all of our development efforts. We work on-site, off-site and on-site/ offshore model.

Title - Network Engineer - Store Operations

Location - Remote - Flexible - Remote

Job Duration - 3+ Years contract

This position will be remote. The Night Ops team will work virtually with the technicians that are going out to the store locations.

Working Hours are 10pm - 6am EST, Sunday through Thursday

This is a 3 year contract with the possibility of extension depending on project timelines

These positions will be supporting Store Architecture efforts and fall within the Shared Services / Infrastructure Product Pillar.

The Night Operations team will lead two major networking efforts for the Client:

Core switch replacement: The night operations team will assist and oversee technicians replacing switching in retail locations. This will involve checking to make sure all store services are working once the switching hardware is replaced and working with local technicians to correct any related issues.

Wireless Access Point Refresh: The client will be completing a wireless refresh in all retail locations. The night operations team will assist and oversee technicians replacing access points and performing testing and validation the wireless network is working correctly once complete.

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The network engineer is responsible for the system’s overall infrastructure, including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. This role will design, implement/install, maintain and administer infrastructure systems, including hardware and various network configurations. The technology engineer mentors and coaches’ others to establish and improve processes and procedures.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Understanding of VLANs, NAT devices, DHCP servers, the OSI model and TCP/IP model
• Experience with multiple networking vendors including Cisco, HP, Aruba, Extreme, and Avalan.
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot routing/switching technologies including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP, VRRP in an enterprise class environment
• 1 to 2 years’ experience with network engineering, basic understanding of networking fundamentals, and know the differences among the link, network, transport, and application layers.
• Proven organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desired Previous Job Experience & Education:
• 2+ years of experience with Layer 2 Switching protocols
• Some experience with Linux OS/Networking

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to generate documentation for project overviews, process and validation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
• Assist network project management team with any network project work as well as any technical or logistical requirements as deemed necessary.
• Identification and resolution of network problems associated with network hardware refresh including switching, spanning tree, wireless connectivity, and application performance issues.

Thanks & Regards,

Chandrashekhar Rao

Flexton Inc.

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