Network Engineer II

Job Description Network Engineer II - Staging Technician

Location: Irving, TX

We are seeking a Network Engineer II to support operations within our Optical Depot / Distribution Center. This role will be responsible for the intake, configuration, testing, staging, and preparation of network equipment for deployment to various field locations throughout the region.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in enterprise network implementation and support, along with a solid understanding of routing protocols, network hardware, security technologies, and infrastructure performance optimization.

• Support the Optical Team within the Optical Depot / Distribution Center
• Intake and process network equipment inventory for deployment
• Configure, test, and stage network hardware for shipment to field sites
• Perform rack and stack activities for field deployment and site installations
• Plan and implement enterprise network infrastructure and related hardware/software
• Design and document network architecture
• Assess existing technologies to identify performance or capacity gaps
• Establish and maintain network security, including:
• Firewalls
• Intrusion detection systems
• Configure connectivity and access parameters across enterprise environments
• Provide recommendations to optimize network infrastructure performance
• Test and tune security devices and systems
• Program and configure routers and switches
• Support implementation of communications technologies (data and/or voice)
• Manage network services from planning through implementation phases

• 2–5 years of experience in network engineering or network support roles
• Solid understanding of:
• Routing protocols
• Network hardware and software
• Security technologies
• Enterprise network infrastructure
• Experience configuring and deploying routers and switches
• Familiarity with network security systems including firewalls and IDS
• Ability to assess and troubleshoot network performance issues
• Experience working in equipment staging or deployment environments preferred

• Optical Depot / Distribution Center
• Equipment staging and field deployment support

About KCI:
As a professional service-based partnership, we offer reliability, expertise, and peace of mind for all your network infrastructure management needs. As a resource partner our clients can trust, we offer Legacy Network Care and Support, Professional Network Optimization, Transformation and Deployment Services, and Technical Staffing Resources for Telecommunications Service Providers and OEMs.