Details
Company:	Technisource
Employment Type:	Full-Time Employee
Relocation Covered:	False
Contact:	Diana Dyevoich
Education Required:	4 Year Degree
Experience Required:	At least 5 year(s)

Job Summary:
A successful network engineering candidate will bring 5+ years of solid network engineering experience using the Cisco platforms.
We are looking for a network engineer to help design, deploy, maintain and manage LAN and MPLS WAN network infrastructure. Ensuring a rock solid production environment and supporting the implementation of our start-of-the-art video centric e-Learning and other Web 2.0 Services.

 

Summary of Position:
This position is responsible for designing, implementing, supporting and maintaining IP Network and data-center infrastructure including LAN, WAN, OSPF, BGP, firewall administration, wireless, VPN, and VoIP.

• Assist with the management of all aspects of the networking platforms being utilized including maintenance and release levels, support services, backup and recovery, security, and performance.
• Coordinate the support of applications that utilize the network infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor and tune the network infrastructure and equipment to ensure high availability and superior performance.

Network Engineer Essential Duties and Responsibilities/Principal Accountabilities include:

• Perform timely and accurate maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting of the LAN and WAN network and communications infrastructure. Comprehensive documentation and communication must be maintained and properly filed and/or distributed. This includes, but is not limited to, drawings, procedures, schedules, work orders, time sheets, contact lists, email, conference calls, and training sessions.
• Troubleshoot reported problems accurately and in a timely and effective manner. Offer remedies and/or perform necessary actions to eliminate or reduce the chances of the problem reoccurring. Where applicable, provide and encourage the use of comprehensive documentation and/or procedures that will allow the customer to be more self-supportive.
• Aid in the development and deployment of new applications through timely and comprehensive communication of issues concerning LAN/WAN capability and performance, operating systems, disaster recovery, availability, accessibility and security.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Network Engineer will be responsible for deploying and maintaining technologies such as: Ethernet/IP, IP-VPNs, MPLS, VOIP, IPTV, and related next generation IP video services and applications into viable new products. As part of our client's team, the Sr. Network Engineer will develop technical designs and operational recommendations required for deployment and support of the company's service infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Architect/Design IP based network solutions primarily upon company's MPLS core network. These solutions include the use of VPLS, VPRN, VLL and other Layer 2/3 networking protocols to allow for voice, video, Internet, and other data services.
• Perform proof of concept and full validation testing of new or modified network solutions Layer 2/3 network stress tools. Provide documentation of test plans and results.
• Document method and procedures, work instructions, provisioning guidelines and engineering specifications. Interface at the appropriate technical level to assist with the definition, design, test, and support of these services offered over company's various data networks.
• Manage IP Services Operations and NOC.
• Responsible for the development of Next Generation network standards and policies.

Competencies

• Expert levels of problem solving and analytical - Ability to analyze complex, detailed structures.
• Expert levels of writing skills - Ability to communicate effectively through concise writing.
• Strong Sense of Accountability, responsibility, dedication and commitment.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Process oriented - Knows and understands how to identify, analyze, and create efficient scalable and repeatable processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction including with follow-up.
• Critical Decision making processes (makes sound, well informed, fact-based decisions).
• Results driven with a sense of urgency.
• Change Management - adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Possesses the appropriate level of technical/functional expertise and knowledge.
• Understands and applies procedures, regulations, and policies related to areas of specialized expertise.
• Utilizes technology-based tools and processes.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to work with various people, under extremely stressful conditions.
• Ability to communicate with brevity and clarity orally and through written communication to management, co-workers and alliance partners.
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with all levels of bank personnel.
• Detailed knowledge of Cisco Routers, Cisco Switches, Cisco Firewalls, Windows 2003, XP, Linux and system networking is desired Understanding of IP networking and all associated components