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Talentporte

Network Technician

Edwardsville, IL

$45 - $50/hr

Contract (12 months) conversion or other projects unknown after assignment. Location: Edwardsville, IL. Pay: $45.00 to $50.00 an hour (depending on experience). Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (M - F)

Netsync Network Solutions

Network Technician

Houston, TX

$22.50 - $29/hr

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Technician to join our team in Houston, Texas. This ... Work on site hardware failure cases for Netsync's Network Support service contracts. * Perform ...

Netsync Network Solutions

Network Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.50 - $29/hr

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Technician to join our team in Houston, Texas. This ... Work on site hardware failure cases for Netsync's Network Support service contracts. * Perform ...

Netsync Network Solutions

Network Technician

Houston, TX · On-site

$22.50 - $29/hr

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Network Technician to join our team in Houston, Texas. This ... Work on site hardware failure cases for Netsync's Network Support service contracts. * Perform ...

ECR Software Corporation

Network Technician

Boone, NC · On-site

$20.50 - $26.50/hr

JOB SUMMARY The Network Technician is responsible for maintaining and supporting ECRS network ... Based on customer contracts, work with the customer post-sale to gather information about their ...

TEKsystems

Senior Network Technician

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Description The client is seeking four contract Network Technicians to support the network infrastructure conversion of its recently acquired Clarksville hospital. The project involves migrating the ...

TEKsystems

Senior Network Technician

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Description The client is seeking four contract Network Technicians to support the network infrastructure conversion of its recently acquired Clarksville hospital. The project involves migrating the ...

TEKsystems

Senior Network Technician

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Description Our client is seeking four contract Network Technicians to support the network infrastructure conversion of its recently acquired building. The project involves migrating the facility ...

TEKsystems

Senior Network Technician

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$26 - $31/hr

Description Our client is seeking four contract Network Technicians to support the network infrastructure conversion of its recently acquired building. The project involves migrating the facility ...

Apptad, Inc.

Network Technician

Pascagoula, MS · On-site

$19.25 - $24.75/hr

Network Technician Location: Pascagoula, MS 39581 Mode ... Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite HCL Technologies is looking for a strong Structured Cabling ...

TEKsystems

Network Technician

Middletown, OH · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Network Technician (Wireless Deployment) Location: Middletown, OH (Hospital Environment) Duration ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, OH. Pay and Benefits The ...

TEKsystems

Network Technician

Middletown, OH

$25 - $27/hr

Network Technician (Wireless Deployment) Location: Middletown, OH (Hospital Environment) Duration ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Middletown, OH. Pay and Benefits The ...

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Network Technician

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

$21.25 - $27.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently is seeking a Network Technician to support the IT program at a major national laboratory. 

The responsbility of a Network Technician is to analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, including local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), cloud networks, servers, and other data communications networks. Perform network maintenance to ensure optimal operation with minimal interruptions. Design and implement computer and information networks, such as LANs, WANs, intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Conduct network modeling, analysis, and planning, including assessing capacity needs for network infrastructures. Design network and computer security measures to protect data and ensure network integrity. Research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software solutions to enhance network performance and security.

Qualifications

Network Technician I:

  • High School Degree and 3 years related experience. 
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

Network Technician II:

  • High School Degree and 5 years related experience. 
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

Network Technician III:

  • AA/AS Degree and 3 years related experience. 
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 6 years. 
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

Network Technician IV: 

  • BA/BS Degree and 3 years related experience. 
  • In lieu of a degree, an additional 3 years of relevant experience is needed, totaling 9 years. 
  • U.S. citizenship is required per contract to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Energy security clearance

About us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD.  The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named the #5 Top Workplace in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies category 2018 through 2025.  

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other status protected by applicable law. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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