Freelance Wireless Network Engineer Jobs in Nevada

Summary

Network Engineer 2   Salary Range: $36.00 - $55.00/ Hr.

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing Team, and Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The Network Engineer 2 installs and maintains Local Area Network (LAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN) for the enterprise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs analysis of network needs and contributes to design of network architecture, integration, and installation.

• Utilizes expertise in creating network and enterprise-wide solutions and is generally server and workstation based in focus. Includes LAN/WAN connectivity through switches and routers.

• Add new users to the directory and specifies their directory structures and system access.

• Troubleshoots network usage and peripheral issues.

• Supports PC Specialist, augments them as required.

• Resolves LAN/WAN connectivity issues and maintains LAN/WAN connections.

• Analyzes business needs and designs, installs, and supports network solutions on multiple platforms in our LAN/WAN architecture.

• Installs and maintains local area network hardware and software, including servers, peripherals, network devices, wireless access points and wiring.

• Evaluates local area network hardware and software requirements and capabilities and makes recommendations.

• Monitors and maintains the company E-mail system.

• Monitors and maintains the company Internet access.

• Coordinates installation of hardware and software by others.

• Provides support to, and trains users in local area network administration and usage.

• Monitors and maintains network stability.

• Communicates and coordinates network schedule, backups, and downtime to users.

• Coordinates third-party maintenance for network hardware, software, and telecommunications services.

• May coordinate other network engineers and Desktop Support Technicians.

• Prepares and maintains documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.

• Use skills to accurately estimate workload.

• Use skills to delivery high quality work product in a timely manner.

• Communicate effectively both horizontally with peers and customers, and vertically with management.

• High sense of teamwork.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty adequately. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires network hardware, software, and NOS expertise.

• 6+ years related experience

Desired Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Major

Computer Science

Minimum Years of Experience

5-10 years

Language Skills

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. May need to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions such as mathematical and/or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Rarely

Twisting (waist)

Rarely

Climbing

Rarely

Kneeling

Rarely

Crawling

Rarely

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Rarely

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Never

51-60 lbs.

Never

61+ lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Frequently

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Low

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Rarely

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Rarely

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Never

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never