Sales Engineer jobs in Wilmington, NC

Overview

Nakupuna Solutions is seeking to hire a Network/Communications Engineer to support military customers in Jacksonville, North Carolina with additional travel locations within the United States. Nakupuna Solutions supports the US Marine Corps with engineering, furnishing, installing, securing, testing (EFIST) and making operational a modern network infrastructure by providing all equipment, labor, training, software, firmware, licenses, power, interfaces, and documentation to make our solutions truly turnkey. 

The Network/Communications Engineer will be responsible for the implementation and configuration of networking hardware and software for the creative, innovative, and thoughtful technical solutions for Nakupuna Solutions client base.  And will work hand in hand with other technical engineers and the Lead Systems Engineers to execute accepted solutions with new and existing clients.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Support verification site surveys at government installations within the United States in order to identify and document the current network infrastructure installed to ensure the technical solution meets the customer requirement
• Support the Senior Network/Communications Engineers in implementing the technical solutions for new and existing clients
• Provide feedback to the Senior Network/Communications Engineers on improvements to the technical solutions being implemented
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, inventory and documentation for network infrastructure installations
• Configuration of network routing and switching equipment 
• Understanding of networking technologies, topologies, and protocols. (TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, VLANs, Ethernet)
• Hands-on experience in implementing, operating and troubleshooting IP-based Data networks (LAN/WAN/MAN) using Cisco IOS 
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work independently in a global team environment
• Exceptional analytical skills, able to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions
• Strong desire to learn and contribute solutions and ideas to a broad team
• Independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous and often multi-directional work environments 

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: Self-Motivated and Self-Monitoring, Exceptional Oral and Written Communications, Technical Communication, Problem Solving, Multi-tasking. Proficient with MS Office 365, MS Project at a minimum. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to travel and work in any government installation in the United States.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in a Technology related field. 
• 3 years experience in telecommunications and networking experience. 
• 3 years experience delivering solutions to government clients.
• Cisco CCNA, CCNP Certification is desired.

Clearance Requirements: This position requires an active Secret Security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift and/or move parts up to 40lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move parts up to 50lbs.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for the majority of working hours.
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reaching overhead when reaching out or moving items.
• Frequently use arms, hands, and fingers to grasp, moving of items.