Network Engineer

Position Title: Network Engineer

Position Type: Year long contract

Position Location: Remote

Bill Rate: open based on exp

Qualification Notes

• virtual networking is important
• nsx/VMware cloud director intersect t cloud understanding virtual networking either in vmware or in another suite is fine need to understand another layer of abstracting vmware load
• not much travel 10% only for specific high profile networking events meetings in Brooklyn
• manipulating large data sets
• Network automation & virtual networking
• 5 to 7 years is the minimum in that case need some specific skills

Detailed Job Description

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision the Professional Services Network Engineer (PSNE) is the Implementation Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Companys solutions and related industry technology and processes. This position provides technical direction and guidance to the required departments other internal personnel on complex or unusual installations and equipment issues installation planning and quality issues both remote and onsite as lead and guide with new and innovative approaches network design for delivery of ADSC Services. For large scale geo diverse and more complex deployments the Network Engineer may engage at the onset of a deployment to advise and troubleshoot in collaboration with the appropriate company resources to ensure successful deployments of our solutions and services. Responsible for evaluating and implementing appropriate tools required for network installations as well as to ensure seamless new product and solutions introductions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Implementation Projects

With a focus on large projects assess network requirements and the resulting Services impact in the presales stage

Assist and assess the proposed network design to ensure real or potential network issues are addressed early in the process.

Provide support to Customers and Channel Partners as required.

Travel to customer site to meet with/support customers/channels/our implementation teams as required.

Perform Cisco router/switch configurations depending upon complexity.

Troubleshoot complex network issues escalated from the Field resources

Partner with System Engineering and Product Development as required to resolve issues.

Document all network changes made to the solution that may occur during the implementation phase of a project.

Ensure that complex network installation and related quality issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.

RFPs

Provide SME technical oversight on all major bids to determine services impact and requirements.

New Product Introduction

• Conduct technical evaluation and Services impact to ensure successful implementation in such areas as releases new platforms and new services being provided in the field.
• Work closely with OEMs Systems Engineering and Product Development as the prime technical liaison for Services.

Training

Work with Technical teams to assess network/IP training gaps and determine proactive training requirements

Work with the Training department to provide network expertise and guidance to their course developers and to ensure that the Implementation teams are ready to support any new product introduction.

Quality and Process Improvement

Assess the tools required to perform successful implementations and prepare business case for approval.

Implement the processes associated with any new tool introductions in collaboration with management.

Assess installation methodologies research best practices and provide business case for improvements and changes.

Serve as the key resource for the FEAs who develop verify and maintain documented field processes ensuring adherence to department and corporate quality initiatives.

Serve as the key resource to FEAs on designing complex site specific Method of Procedures as required.

Analytical Skills

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information
• Collects and researches data
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Identifies data relationships and dependencies
• Designs workflows and procedures

Communications

• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally
• Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension
• Keeps others adequately informed
• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods

Customer Service

• Displays courtesy and sensitivity
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• Meets commitments
• Responds promptly to customer needs
• Solicits customer feedback to improve service

Dependability

• Responds to requests for service and assistance
• Follows instructions responds to management direction
• Takes responsibility for own actions
• Commits to doing the best job possible
• Keeps commitments

Innovation

• Displays original thinking and creativity
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness
• Generates suggestions for improving work
• Develops innovative approaches and ideas

Job Knowledge

• Expert in required job skills and knowledge
• Easily learns and apply new skills
• Keeps abreast of current developments
• Requires minimal supervision
• Displays understanding of how job relates to others
• Uses resources effectively

Judgment

• Displays willingness to make decisions
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
• Includes appropriate people in decision making process
• Makes timely decisions

Problem Solving

• Identifies problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions
• Resolves problems in early stages
• Works well in group problem solving situations

Product Knowledge

• Displays knowledge of products
• Responds to product questions
• Explains product features and benefits
• Matches products and services to customer needs
• Understands how products can solve customer problems

Quality

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Displays commitment to excellence
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Applies feedback to improve performance
• Monitors own work to ensure quality

Troubleshooting

• Demonstrates critical thinking
• Recognizes and anticipates problems
• Uses fact finding and diagnostic tools
• Identifies and implements optimal solutions
• Follows problem management procedures

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of handson experience in designing configuring and maintaining large IP networks of a regional/national network service provider; and/or at least 5 years of hands on experience in designing configuring and maintaining midlarge enterprise IP networks that peer with multiple network providers in a redundant manner
• Proven experience and extensive knowledge related to the following technical areas:
• Networking related skills:

Advanced knowledge of IP Networking and Ethernet LAN

Extensive hands on experience in dynamic routing protocols which include BGP OSPF and EIGRP; provisioning and managing MPLS services; Ethernet LAN (VLANs spanning tree etc); LAN/WAN QoS and firewalls

Extensive hands on experience in troubleshooting complex network issues on IP and Ethernet networks network peering dynamic routing protocols and spanning tree

Extensive hands on experience in implementing high availability and redundancy in LAN/WAN (eg. VRRP HSRP redundant routes etc.

Hands on experience supporting VOIP systems in an IP LAN/WAN

• VOIP

Advanced knowledge of VOIP fundamentals

Good working knowledge of the SIP protocol

Ability to troubleshoot telephony issues in a high availability VOIP deployment

Good understanding of telecommunications protocols and architecture

o Certifications

CCNA CCNP or higher

Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

Excellent organization skills; superior attention to details.

Excellent presentation skills.

Excellent communication skills including the ability to exercise assertiveness to influence others so as to create desired results.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Ability to tactfully interact with all levels of personnel including upper management as well as customers and vendors.

Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time at times on short notice.

vmware,LAN/WAN,VRRP