Desktop Support Engineer

Job Description:

Role: Network Technician

Location: Pringy, France

5 Days onsite

Contract job opportunity

Job brief

We are looking for a skilled Network Technician to undertake tasks of network development and maintenance.

You will be responsible for designing the network in ways that optimize its performance.

The ideal candidate will be a competent individual with a great passion for technology.

An analytical mindset will be essential for effective troubleshooting and improving the network’s functions.

The goal is to create and sustain a well-functioning and reliable network to ensure the unobtrusive operation of the business.

Responsibilities

• Design and install well-functioning computer networks, connections, and cabling
• Perform troubleshooting to system failures and identify bottlenecks to ensure long term efficiency of network
• Inspect LAN infrastructure and fix minor or major problems/bugs
• Test and configure software and maintain and repair hardware and peripheral devices
• Evaluate network performance and find ways of improvement
• Organize and schedule upgrades and maintenance without deterring others from completing their own work
• Do regular data backups to protect the organization’s information
• Provide technical direction to co-workers on the computer and network usage and offer comprehensive advice and instructions
• Wireless Access Point Troubleshooting, replace the hardware

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience as network technician or relevant position
• Outstanding diagnostic, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of LAN/WAN networks, TCP/IP protocols and network technologies
• Hands-on experience with common software and hardware
• CCENT/CCNA qualifications are strongly preferred
• BSc/BA in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field
• They resolve system glitches and try to come up with solutions to overcome restrictions so that the network is working efficiently in the long term.
• Technicians also give them tips to troubleshoot any basic networking issues as they arise.
• They train clients and in-house personnel so that they can operate networks properly.
• Technicians should have had experience in single-mode, multi-mode, fiber optic, and CAT5/6 cabling.
• They install wireless computing networks, cabling, and connections.
• Technicians should be knowledgeable about TCP/IP protocols, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, and other networking basics.
• They should be familiar with virtualization technologies, such as Hyper-V and VMware.
• Technicians inspect LAN/WAN infrastructures and troubleshoot any issues affecting them.
• They diagnose the performance of the network and determine the means of improving it.
• Technicians upgrade and maintain networks.
• They provide technical advice to clients concerning the usage of the network.
• Technicians fix and maintain hardware and peripheral devices.