Network Engineer / IT Engineer / System Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer / IT Engineer / System Engineer

Duration: 12+ months(may hire as permanent employee)

Location: Miami, FL 33142

Pay Rate: $40.87/hr. on W2(Without benefits)

Position Summary
Under general direction and reporting to the Information System and Technology Manager, the IT Engineer is responsible for design of existing and future network expansions, and technical advancement. The IT Engineer responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, modifying, installing, and maintaining hardware, software applications and programs. In addition, the IT Engineer is responsible for the administration, connection and configuration issues related to any of the Agency's LAN/WANs, security systems, storage systems, and cloud system. Provide technical assistance on FL 511 and interstate / inter-agency connection management. Provide senior level support to the Information Technology Analyst and ITS Field team.

Essential Duties

• Design and implement network communication for HQ office and remote locations, including configuration of network equipment, router, switch, firewall, etc.
• 24x7 on-call for essential systems, email, core network switches and routers, MDM, etc.
• Visit and troubleshoot network issue on remote locations.
• Administrate and maintain Dell and Cisco L2/L3 routers and switches.
• Actively monitors the utilization of all networks to detect potential errors or problems. Design, install and maintain new network expansion to accumulate the growth of the Agency's infrastructure.
• Sun Guide and ITS server maintenance, upgrades, and virtualization support
• Administrate and maintain network connections for remote locations on the agency's roadways.
• Adhered to GMX disaster recovery, backup strategy, and business continuity plan.
• Annually perform DRP testing on power systems and system restores.
• Administrate Microsoft Active Directory and DNS servers.
• Perform basic fiber troubleshoot, includes allocation, damage assessment, plan reviews, etc.
• Create and maintain documentations and operational procedures on systems and communication networks.
• Anti-Virus System Administration
• Plan and implement systems automation as required for better efficiency
• Ensure the enforcement of information system security, audit and DRP procedures working in conjunction with Information System and Technology Manager and auditors
• Provide weekly status reports.
• UPS, power, and environmental management for TMC and field server rooms
• Provide second Tier support for helpdesk support, and field team.
• Backup system administration (Veeam), endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning.
• Virtualization Administration (VMware and XCP)
• Network Storage and File System Management

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of Cisco security and network equipment
• System design, architecture and integration techniques.
• Windows Operation Systems and database connectivity.
• Commvault Backup Software or other related backup solutions.
• Linux OS.
• Cloud based solutions
• County wide fiber management/design/support.
• Thorough knowledge with VMWare Visualization systems.
• LAN /WAN Network design, analysis, and planning.
• Microsoft Office Suite or other related business applications.
• Configuration, installation, and troubleshoot VPN, network switches, routers and firewalls.
• Enterprise antivirus solutions for servers and desktops.
• Experience and training on network monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
• Understand and analysis highway construction plans
• Mobile devices operating systems (iOS/Android)
• Single Mode fiber network design
• SNMP monitoring system.
• NAS storage systems.
• Enterprise patch management system.
• Experience with SAN storage systems.
• Knowledge of information security including policy and procedure implementation, risk management and security architecture.
• Experience with public audit requirement and familiar with IT Governance standards.
• Excellent effective communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent research skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• To understand system requirements.
• To concentrate and pay close attention to detail.
• To troubleshoot hardware and/or software problems.
• Effectively present information to management.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to cooperate with others to accomplish objectives and work toward common goals.
• To work independently or as a participant in a small to large sized team.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems or a closely related field
• Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience as a System Engineer, System Analyst or Network Engineer
• An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for this position may be considered.

Special Requirements, Licenses & Certifications

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Professional (CCNP) desirable.
• A+, Network+, Microsoft Certifications, VMWare Certified Professional (VCP), AWS, Azure certifications desirable
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License and ability to maintain a safe driving record in order to occasionally operate GMX vehicles for business purposes.

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

“22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and “US Citizens & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

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.