What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Migration Consultant position at The Planet Group?
Our client is seeking Network Migration Technicians to support a series of network transition initiatives across independent office environments. This role will focus on assisting offices that operate outside of the standard technology package, requiring customized networking support and hands-on guidance throughout migration efforts.
The ideal candidate will bring strong networking expertise, particularly with firewall technologies, and the ability to work directly with end users in small to mid-sized office settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate directly with office stakeholders to schedule and execute network migrations from existing firewall solutions to new environments
- Assess current network configurations and document technical setups for transition planning
- Provide guidance and technical support to offices during the migration process, ensuring a smooth transition to new networking solutions
- Act as a trusted advisor to office teams, offering best practices for network setup and optimization
- Monitor migration progress and follow up to ensure timelines and project milestones are met
- Ensure proper decommissioning and disposal of legacy networking equipment in accordance with established procedures
- Collaborate with internal teams to share updates, escalate issues, and support overall project delivery
- Maintain accurate documentation and provide regular status updates within project tracking systems
- Support troubleshooting efforts during and after migrations to resolve networking-related issues
- Triage general technical requests and route them to appropriate support teams as needed
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of hands-on experience with networking infrastructure, including routers and firewalls
- Strong experience with firewall technologies, particularly Check Point (required)
- Familiarity with additional networking vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar platforms
- Solid understanding of core networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
- Experience supporting small office or distributed office environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve issues in production environments
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively support non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with task tracking and project coordination tools
Preferred Skills
- Experience working in client-facing or field support roles
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent migrations or projects
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Salary : $45 - $55