Network Engineer (Part-Time) located in Madison, WI. Our client is a government agency looking for high-quality talent to make a difference. They are known to respect a traditional work week and often extend contracts for added job security and stability.

Note: Please note, this is a PART-TIME role working 20 hours per week (8:30am-12:30pm Mon-Fri) with some weekend work required (1-2 hours monthly). Candidates must be CURRENT WI residents. NO RELOCATION IS ALLOWED. This position will work a hybrid schedule with 1 day in office required per week.

• The Network Engineer is responsible for architecting, implementing, and providing tier 3 support for the technical infrastructure.
• This position actively mentors technical staff to efficiently support system network technology.
• They work closely with Technical Support engineers, Cybersecurity engineers, call center staff, and third-party vendors to analyze technical problems, and research technical solutions.
• The person in this position has and maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to design, support, and maintain the enterprise local and wide area networking infrastructure.
• This networking infrastructure directly supports the daily operations including enterprise email and messaging services.

Tasks

• Train tier 3 technical staff to maintain and support production networking equipment and software.
• Troubleshoot and respond to network design issues, system-generated alerts, and issues brought forth by client's tier 3 support staff.
• Research new systems, techniques, or tools for the purpose of implementing new production systems or remediating existing technical problems.
• Monitor production systems to proactively improve performance or resolve pending technical problems.
• Reacts to technical emergencies, takes appropriate action.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Advanced knowledge of networking, including switches, routers, and operating systems.
• Advanced skills in installing, supporting, and maintaining computers and related peripherals in a complex geographically dispersed technical enterprise.
• Advanced knowledge of effective network security policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to implement new hardware, address technical emergencies, and implement security policies.

Education and Experience Required

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or related field is
• preferred.
• Senior level experience in complex technical implementation projects.
• Lead experience in computer hardware and software installation and maintenance.
• Experience in a senior capacity supporting enterprise computer networks.
• Significant experience providing end-user support with key accountabilities for network support.
• Experience in network security.

Discretion

• The responsibilities of this position involve applying technology to core functions.
• This position is expected to solve complex technical problems with only limited direction and supervision.

Top Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Senior-level experience in complex technical implementation projects (12-15 years of experience)
• Lead experience in installation and maintenance of network hardware (12-15 years of experience)
• Experience in a senior capacity monitoring and supporting enterprise computer networks (12-15 years of experience).

Nice to Have:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to respond to technical emergencies and take appropriate action.

About MARS Solutions Group:

MARS Solutions Group provides a range of opportunities for meaningful work by understanding that employment fit is a combination of people, process, and technology. We leverage our experienced and compassionate team to bring humanity to matching you with the right advanced technology role, and stay connected with you to help you attain your professional goals.