Network Engineer

KLA Laboratories, Inc.•Glendale, KY

About The Position

The Network Engineer works with Business Development and Project Managers to help customers achieve optimal use of their computer networks. The role supports customer projects through needs analysis, procurement support, network design, installation, training, and problem resolution for Wi-Fi, local area networks, and wide area networks. It analyzes, develops, designs, configures, maintains, and repairs network systems, resolving network issues to support internal and external users and customers. The position provides architectural design, planning, and support for customer project delivery; consults on Wi-Fi, LAN, and IoT solutions; and produces high- and low-level designs, professional proposals, and design documentation. It supports network infrastructure improvement projects, plans access point locations using survey tools and client floor plans, evaluates compatible hardware and software, creates project estimates and bills of materials, configures and monitors network systems, and provides post-implementation support and troubleshooting. The role may also train other technicians and engineers and assist with vendor selection, proposals, and contract monitoring. The position is based in Glendale, Kentucky. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand. Travel is primarily local during the business day, with some out-of-area and overnight travel possible. A passport is required. Duties and responsibilities may change to meet company or customer needs.

Requirements

Degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five years of experience installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing network systems and services in IT professional services, with emphasis on RF and Wi-Fi and Cisco and/or Aruba routing, switching, and LAN.
Customer/client focus.
Teamwork orientation.
Communication proficiency.
Technical capacity and aptitude.
Collaboration skills.
Passport required.

Nice To Haves

Industry-standard certifications preferred.
CCNA, CCNA Wireless, CWNA, or CWNP preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and oversee architectural design, planning, and support for customer project delivery goals.
Consult with customers on Wi-Fi, LAN, and IoT solutions, including surveys, design, topology, maintenance, and implementation of LAN and wireless hardware, configurations, controllers, and software.
Provide high-level and low-level designs.
Participate in client projects to improve or upgrade network and wireless infrastructure.
Design and implement solutions that support networks, including routers, switches, access points, and wireless LAN controllers.
Prepare professional proposals and design documentation, and understand and articulate project requirements.
Read client blueprints and AutoCAD floor plans for network planning.
Determine Wi-Fi access point locations using survey tools such as iBwave, Ekahau, and AirMagnet.
Analyze, recommend, and evaluate hardware, software, and communications products for network compatibility and applicability.
Create project estimates and bills of materials for project requirements.
Provide post-implementation support and troubleshoot for clients.
Configure and monitor network systems and assist with corrective actions.
Assist in training technicians and engineers to improve their technical skills.
Assist with requests for proposals, vendor selection, and contract monitoring, and assume contractual management responsibilities.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.