WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Associate Engineer - Network

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is required.
At least one year of hands-on experience with Cisco switching, routing, wireless hardware, software, and support is required.
At least one year of experience with EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and other routing protocols is required.
At least one year of experience working with cloud-based services is required.
At least one year of overall information technology experience is required.
Knowledge of router and switch configuration is required.
Knowledge of Microsoft software, including Visio and PowerPoint, is required.
The role requires the ability to create clear and highly accurate project and network documentation.
The role requires the ability to work with and manage members of a Managed Service Provider.
The role requires the ability to understand carrier networks.
The role requires availability to work evenings and weekends as situations require.

Responsibilities

Configure, install, and maintain network switches, routers, and security hardware.
Support complex LAN/WAN networks throughout the organization.
Assist in maintaining the organization's networking infrastructure, including routers, switches, access points, VPN, and data center environments.
Take direction from the senior networking team to troubleshoot local and wide area network problems.
Perform installations, upgrades, and support for other network hardware and software.
Perform day-to-day operational tasks and assist others with them.
Create and maintain technical network documentation.
Provide 24/7 network support.
Continuously improve the overall network environment to enhance reliability, availability, and functionality.
Support vendors installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting systems and services vital to the organization.
Use LAN/WAN/Wireless network monitoring tools to support optimal utilization, performance, and system availability.
Contribute to highly complex technical projects.

Desired Qualifications

Three years of hands-on experience with Cisco switching, routing, wireless hardware, software, and support is preferred.
Two years of experience with EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, and other routing protocols is preferred.
Two years of experience working with cloud-based services is preferred.
Two years of overall information technology experience is preferred.
Vendor management experience is preferred.
Advanced troubleshooting abilities are preferred.
Knowledge of industry best practices and support concepts, including ITIL, BICSI, and Lean, is preferred.

You will be responsible for supporting network communications, including maintaining, and monitoring LAN/WAN/Wireless network environment needed to provide a great end user experience. Utilizes LAN/WAN/Wireless network monitoring tools to ensure optimal system utilization, performance and system availability. Supports vendors to install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems and services vital to organization’s business. Contributes to highly complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

Configure, install and maintain network Switches, Routers and Security Hardware.
Support complex LAN/WAN networks throughout the organization.
Assists in maintaining WESCO’s networking infrastructure to include, routers, switches, access points, VPN, and data center environments.
Takes direction from the SR Networking Team to troubleshoot on Local and Wide Area Network problems.
Performs installations, upgrades and support of other network hardware and software.
Performs and assists others with day to day operational tasks.
Creates and maintains technical documents for the network.
Provides 24/7 support of the network.
Continuous improvement of the overall network environment to enhance reliability, availability, and functionality.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree required
Licenses/Certificates/Designations - CCNA routing and switching
1 years required, 3 years preferred of hands on with Cisco switching, routing and wireless hardware, software and support.
1 years required, 2 years preferred of EIGRP, BGP, MPLS and other routing protocols.
1 year required, 2 years preferred of working with cloud-based services.
1 years required, 2 years preferred of overall IT.
Router and switch configuration.
Microsoft suite of software including Visio and Power Point.
Effective communications with end users and other IT staff.
Ability to create clear and highly accurate project and network documentation is a must.
Ability to work with and manage members of a Managed Service Provider
Ability to understand carrier networks
Ability to quickly analyze situations and act decisively.
Must be available evenings and weekends as situations require.
Vendor management preferred.
Advanced troubleshooting abilities preferred.
Knowledge of industry best practices and support concepts (ITIL, BICSI, Lean) preferred.

About the Company

WESCO International

Global B2B distribution and logistics

Wesco International is a large B2B distributor and logistics provider that moves electrical, industrial, and communications products to customers such as electrical contractors, data centers, and government agencies. It sources products from thousands of manufacturers and offers procurement, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management services through a global network of about 800 branches and facilities in nearly 50 countries. The company differentiates itself by offering a wide product range at scale with end-to-end supply chain services that support customers across industrial, utility, and government markets. Its goal is to be a reliable partner for customers’ procurement and logistics needs by delivering comprehensive worldwide distribution and supply chain solutions.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1922

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