Highlights
Major Responsibilities: Responsible for engineering project implementation and day-to-day operations for the network infrastructure including Cisco data communications equipment;routers, switches, wireless LAN and others. Applies strong knowledge of data communications principles, architectures, and protocols including TCP/IP, routing, switching, WAN, and Ethernet technologies to implement efficient network configurations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Atlanta, GA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $40 |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
Job title: Data and Wireless Network Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL
Pay Rate: $45.00/hr - $48.21/hr
Duration: 36 Months (09/28/2026 –09/17/2029)
Description
- This position has primary responsibility for equipment lifecycle management, documentation and technical support for wired data and wireless network infrastructure within Southern Company and associated subsidiaries. The data network support includes, but is not limited to firewalls, routing/switching, wireless and network security services.
- Location:
- Hybrid work schedule with regular in-office presence several days per week. Candidates should be located within the Atlanta or Birmingham metro areas, with occasional day travel to project locations as needed.
- Major Responsibilities:
- Responsible for engineering project implementation and day-to-day operations for the network infrastructure including Cisco data communications equipment;routers, switches, wireless LAN and others.
- Applies strong knowledge of data communications principles, architectures, and protocols including TCP/IP, routing, switching, WAN, and Ethernet technologies to implement efficient network configurations.
- Work closely with TO Security and Field Operations Technicians to insure proper implementation and configuration of new technologies.
- Development and compliance of engineering standards including documentation, product lifecycle plans, and implementation.
- Responsible for providing support to the local Operating Companies on issues related to network planning, engineering design, and engineering consulting.
- Perform end-to-end troubleshooting for data and wireless LAN networks.
Position Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of both Cisco wired and wireless LAN network infrastructure technologies.
- Configuration, troubleshooting and administration of Cisco Catalyst switches 9K (chassis and fixed port).
- Configuration, troubleshooting and administration of Cisco routers (ISR 4K, Catalyst 8K).
- Configuration and deployment of Cisco wireless controllers, access points and integration with authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) systems in accordance with policies.
- Strong knowledge of network and dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, QoS, Multicast, CAPWAP, etc.).
- Ability to analyze the interrelationship between network, server, storage, and application problems quickly, develop alternative solutions, and select the most appropriate action.
- Work with and coordinate field technicians to install network projects and troubleshoot issues.
- Participate in rotating after hours on-call rotation and provide off-hours operational support when necessary.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in Enterprise Data (wired) Networking
- 3-5 years of experience in Enterprise Wireless Networking
- CCNP level knowledge expected in networking theory, certification a plus.
- Demonstrated personal computer skills (i.E., Visio, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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