A client is looking for two Network Technicians to work in Columbus, OH. This person will be the first point of escalation in a 24x7 NOC environment. They will be responsible for creating and managing troubled tickets related to network alarms and issues; conducting network maintenance following established procedures; assessing, monitoring and confirming the impact of network outages; and escalating all issues to appropriate parties. The ideal candidate will be driven, self-starter, and have a passion for networking. All candidates will have access to a lab and the opportunity to train and get their JNCIA and JNCIP.
* Strong knowledge of fundamental networking concepts and protocols (i.e.: Ethernet framework, IP addresses, multi-plexing, firewalls)
* Lab experience troubleshooting Juniper/Cisco circuit failures, routers and switches via command line
* Completed or working towards a technical degree (Bachelor's in Networking preferred) MIS, CIS, Computer Science, Engineering
* Passionate about networking and looking to build a long-term career in this field
* Juniper or Cisco certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT)
* Experience working in a network operation center or supporting a service provider network
* Working knowledge of scripting and automation tools such as Python and Bourne Shell
* Internship / CO Op experience
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.