Network Engineer

Overview:

• Establishes and maintains network performance, troubleshooting network and customer problems, performing network analyses. Will be part of a Team that designs and implements hardware/software requirements to meet the growing needs of the NNTC data network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities that may include:

• Perform daily network maintenance checks.
• Perform pre trouble customer troubleshooting and repair.
• Works in the CO/IT group, on call is required
• Effectively manage deliverables on projects and any issues that arise to ensure that they meet aggressive deployment timelines
• Maintain and deploy Layer 2/3 switches, routers (Arista, Brocade, Cienna, Cisco, etc.)
• Interface with Team for Network Planning and vendors to recommend and evaluate new technologies
• Assist with performance analysis and optimization of future data networks
• Responsible for equipment staging, upgrades and configuration
• Define network test plans and review results
• Prepare Engineering standards documents for the Data Network
• Work closely with vendors to accomplish hardware / software implementations within a timely manner
• Maintain a positive attitude, and project a high level of professionalism on behalf of NNTC to the customer
• Maintain a clean and efficient work area, lab and data center
• Maintain a high standard of support for the customer
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Qualifications:

• Advanced level knowledge and experience in IP networking and Protocols
• Experience with troubleshooting tools and protocols (NCNP, Wireshark, telnet, SSH, FTP, etc.)
• Understanding of Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 including how to implement and propagate VLANs across a L2 network, implement L2 redundant network topologies and knowledge of how to troubleshoot various Spanning Tree protocol issues
• Strong understanding of Routing Protocols – IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, & MPLS
• Strong understanding of LAN/WANs.
• Familiarity with network cabling (fiber, copper, installation standards, test & turn up)
• Understanding of Brocade, Ciena/Cyan, Calix, Cisco Routers & Switches, a plus
• General understanding of operating systems such as Linux, Windows Server, etc. is a plus.
• General understanding of wireless networks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio)
• Strong work ethic and team player
• Good interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage personal workload, vendors, and deliverables, to meet aggressive project timelines
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent documentation skills; must be able to provide written updates for all levels of management

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of six years’ experience in data networking and/or wireless technologies
• 2 years minimum experience with network maintenance and administration.
• Advanced level knowledge and experience in IP networking and Protocols
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related experience in electrical engineering, computer engineering, telecommunications, or the equivalent.
• Experience managing and implementing large network (wired or wireless) environments.
• General Certifications, Licenses and Additional Requirements:
  • Network certifications are a plus.
    • WCNA
    • CompTIA Network+
    • JNCIE-ENT
    • CCNP
    • CCIE
    • or equivalent preferred
  • Travel within the region and/or throughout the country could be required
  • Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Must pass an extensive background check and/or drug screening tests
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Position will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.