Creative Computer Solutions, a Vancouver Washington Based IT services company is looking for a network Consultant / Network Engineer to join our exceptional computer services team.

Posted for immediate hire: November 8, 2011

Computer Consultant / Network Engineer

 Must be an independent worker with little or no supervision.  Must be able to adhere to company Best Practices, and assist the company in developing new Best Practices to create excellent repeatable and documented processes.

Position will be heavily weighted on your certifications and ability to be a team member with way-above-excellent communications and troubleshooting skills.

Engineer will be responsible for assisting clients to achieve optimum use of their computer networks by performing needs analysis, installation, integration, system design, network support and problem resolution in a professional manner. 

Responsible for configuration, operation, and administration of network server hardware, operating systems, and communication links.  Defines and implements solutions to integrate desktop and shared devices into local and wide area networks and/or other host-based networks.  Recommends appropriate computer tools to clients including equipment software, documentation, and training. 

Supports company vision, “To be the best IT Solutions Provider our staff and clients have ever done business with”.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze client’s needs and make recommendations for appropriate network configurations including security, anti-virus, file print and remote access services.
• Analyze, recommend and evaluate new hardware, software, and communications products for network compatibility and applicability.
• Research and evaluate new product solutions, create technical standards for implementation with clients, and train other staff members on new product.
• Designs, configures, monitors and optimizes local and wide area networks for optimal performance, maximum availability, minimal maintenance, and reasonable costs.
• Implements and maintains bridges, routers, gateways, remote access servers, domain servers, security firewalls, application and device servers and Internet or Intranet devices and connections.
• Provide data backup, restoration, disaster recovery and archival methods with a variety of hardware and software products.
• Participate in IT solutions design and integration.
• Provide consultative expertise in the areas of technology planning and system life-cycle management.
• Install, configure and test workstation hardware and peripherals including video cards, modems, network interface cards, hard drives, tape drives and other PC peripherals.
• Serve as top-level resource for all other staff attempting to solve client issues.
• Work with all other team members in their knowledge of IT systems and assist in their training to improve their technical skills.
• Keep current on new developments and techniques in information technology.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Customer service and client management skills are a must
• Minimum of four (4) years field service experience in a similar position.
• MS MCTS and/or Cisco certified or ability to obtain within 60 days post-hire.
• Must have knowledge of local and wide area networks, computer software and hardware, network planning and analysis and data communications. 
• Must have skills and abilities in initiative, project management, exemplary customer service, and ability to articulate technical information clearly to a wide range of users having different levels of computer experience.  
• Ability to respond to client requests with appropriate level of urgency.
• Solid understanding of router and switching technologies.
• Must possess strong analytical skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to client’s place of business.