Network Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Network Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Kings Point, New York.
Overview
This role involves providing overall network engineering support across a broad range of programs, including planning, designing, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities. The position requires comprehensive technical knowledge and the ability to complete complex assignments, supporting the full system engineering lifecycle from requirements analysis to implementation.
Responsibilities
- Support and contribute to network engineering tasks across various programs.
- Participate in requirements analysis, design, development, integration, testing, and deployment.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve capabilities.
- Establish and recommend policy changes affecting subordinate teams.
- Work on complex problems requiring independent judgment and evaluation of multiple factors.
- Ensure project schedules and performance objectives are met.
- Interact regularly with customers and functional managers, potentially engaging with senior management.
- Lead, supervise, and train lower-level network engineers.
- Coordinate activities of sections or departments with responsibility for results related to costs, methods, and personnel.
- Provide technical direction, leadership, and mentorship to less experienced staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in technical tasks related to network engineering.
- Knowledge of network systems, design, and evaluation techniques.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to handle complex and unusual job events and determine methods and procedures on new assignments.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Drug Screen may be required.
Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
