Network and Audio-Visual Specialist *LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Network and Audio-Visual Specialist for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Raleigh, NC.

* All work will be completed on-site

Job Description:

The Technical Specialist has an overall knowledge and understanding of Networking and Webex that serves as a strong base for technical expertise in a specific product or program. Demonstrates expertise in conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty. Identifies improvements to project standards to achieve high-quality services/ products. Able to identify best practices and standards for the use of the product. Delivers support and design for industry-specific applications that require integration with statewide systems or applications. Interacts with executive-level business users or technical experts. May function as a niche technical SME. Advanced experience in the required technical subject matter. Proven experience with a technical specialty across large and complex implementations and systems.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Perform data modeling, process modeling and prototyping, and create conceptual and detailed architecture/designs (network and security), detailed specifications, Webex infrastructure implementation plans, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product integration plans.
• Install, configure, integrate and test (all levels) IT infrastructure components/systems (custom and COTS).
• Perform product/system research and review.
• Work with the Senior Architect to ensure continuity of planned technologies.
• Review technical documents produced by the Developer or other external sources.
• Assist with issue and risk management.
• Assist in any development and review of project management and technical documentation.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.

Knowledge and Experience:

• An in-depth understanding of distributed computing using N-tier, distributed processing, client/server, and Internet/intranet technologies.
• Experience with the implementation of both COTS and customized enterprise networks.
• Experience developing technical and non-technical solutions for supporting business process reengineering.
• Experience acting as liaison between business and technical staff
• Experience developing/reviewing assessment tools.
• Experience with performing impact technical analysis
• Able to produce accurate and thorough technical documentation.
• Experience with developing and reviewing technical requirements, designs and implementation plans.
• The Advanced Technology Specialist must have Technical Lead experience on large, complex automation/IT infrastructure implementation projects.
• CCNP, CCIE, Certified Cisco Specialist or equivalent experience is required.
• Eight (8) years’ experience is the minimum preferred for the proposed Advanced Technology Specialist.

Required Skills:

• 6 Years - A resource that understands networking technology and how Audio-Visual works with it.
• 6 Years - Must have vast Cisco Webex experience, along with the setup of Webex Boards and all connectivity associated with that.
• 6 Years - Perform technical analysis of the current “as-built " network/Webex infrastructure
• 6 Years - Gather and define business, functional and technical requirements for Cisco Webex Infrastructure and software.
• 6 Years - Provide IT infrastructure/systems support and transition knowledge to operations and maintenance support staff.
• 6 Years - Create technical documentation and training materials.
• 6 Years - Perform technical architecture and other deliverable reviews for large-scale projects.
• 6 Years - In-depth knowledge of network infrastructures, Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2); video conferencing, firewalls, voice, data and unified communications
• 6 Years - Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and interviewing/facilitation skills.

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.