Job Description :
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate technologies and architectures in relation to Customer infrastructure project needs. Interface
with management, customers, and vendors to develop and implement solutions to meet business
requirements.
Design and manage the rollout of critical network infrastructure projects to support Customer
Products and services, on both a strategic (long term) and tactical (immediate term) level.
Perform analytical, technical, cost analysis and CAPEX development work in the planning, design,
installation and on-going administration and management of Customer’s data networks.
Ensure that network infrastructure is fully documented and performing as required for internal and
customer SLA guarantees and expectations by means of Operational Readiness Testing metrics and
measurements.
Provide technical expertise to Product Development to develop new product strategies and enhance
existing product sets.
- Contributes to departmental activities and programs by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of LAN/WAN/WLAN support and engineering design for voice, data
and video networks at Access, Aggregation, and Core network locations
General Knowledge of best practices with Telephony Switch networks using switching interfaces such
as GR-303 and TR-08. Also knowledge of SS7, AIN, LNP, etc.
Thorough understanding of modern service provider TCP/IP data networks using standards and
technologies including but not limited to: MPLS, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP4, STP, RSTP, 802.1q, 802.1ah, ADSL2+
Superior knowledge, skills and experience with Cisco routing, switching and wireless hardware,
software, protocols etc.
Strong working knowledge of structured cabling systems, network facilities, electrical, UPS, etc.
Ability to work alone as an individual contributor, as a technical lead and as a participant in a team
environment.
Router, Switch, WAP and IP configuration experience is required.
Education/Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or Network Engineering with five or more years directly
related experience in a telecommunications or infrastructure service provider network. (Proven technical
experience may be substituted for educational requirement)
10+ years experience designing computer networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area
networks (WANs), Internet connectivity, intranets, and other data communications systems. Creates,
tests, and evaluates networks.
Certifications in Cisco technologies preferred, CCNA/CCNP, Routing and Switching, Voice, etc