Networking Solutions Expert at Axxys Technologies in Plano, TX

Company Description

Axxys Technologies, Inc. (www.axxys.com) is a provider of managed IT services, consulting and voice solutions for businesses across the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. For more than 30 years, Axxys has delivered the region’s best service and support for network design, security, monitoring, virtualization, unified communications, remote access, backup/disaster recovery solutions, as well as public/private or hybrid cloud. Axxys is a CompTIA accredited business and carries the CompTIA Security Trustmark and holds premiere or partner certifications with VMWare, Microsoft, Watchguard, Allworx, Cisco, Apple, Citrix, and many more industry leading manufacturers.

Job Description

The Networking Solutions Expert will provide technical skills that cover a broad range of networking disciplines including but not limited to Cisco routing and switching, wirless, and security products such as ASA/NGFW Firepower. Provide assistance to technical support team in implementation and upgrading foundational networking systems in facilities across client base.

In additional the technician will be instrumental in pre-sales engagements with client or prospect organizations in evaluating and designing collaboration solutions along side Account Executive and Sales & Marketing teams.

Must be able to work in several small to large deployments in parallel while maintaining high customer satisfaction and achieving project timelines and milestones; in depth knowledge of the business implications of technical approaches, superior communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with key personnel in the facility, markets, divisions, and vendors; success in subordinate positions. .

General Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and consult on network design and configuration
• Execute pre-sales functions (bill of materials, statement of work, estimate of hours)
• Deploy systems
• Define monitoring requirements based on criticality
• Assist in troubleshooting systems
• Configure local and remote network connectivity
• Troubleshoot performance issues
• Work with third party vendors/partners
• Implement and support Cisco based networking products and supporting technologies
• Facilitate the resolution of gaps between user requirements and solution standards
• Deploy switches, routers, firewalls

Qualifications

3-5 years of applicable work experience is needed for a successful applicant.

CCNA – preferred

CCNP – a plus

Additional Information

Department: Technical Services Reports to: Vice President Technical Operations

Information submitted will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.