Job Description :
Position : Network Engineer (Voice)
Location : Houston, TX
Duration : 6 months Contract
Job Description:
General Summary:
We are looking for a Network Engineer to assist in the design, implementation, maintenance, and support the Quanta Services growing Cisco network voice infrastructure.
Part of a team that is responsible for designing and developing scalable, maintainable, highly available network architectures that meet business objectives and SLAs.
Job responsibilities/Essential Functions, including but not limited to the following:
Cisco Voice platforms including Unity and CUCM (11.X)
Working knowledge of various network devices and services (e.g., Cisco routers, Cisco Nexus Data Center switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, A10 load balancers, VPN, QoS, Voice and Wireless systems support)
Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations
Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues
Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
Coordinate with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
Required/Preferred Certifications:
Cisco CCNP certification required preferred in Voice
Required Professional Experience:
Implement and troubleshoot CUCM (Cisco Unified Communication Manager 8.X, 9.X 11X
Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)
Solid understanding of the OSI or TCP/IP model
Hands-on experience with monitoring, network diagnostic and network analytics tools (SolarWinds and or Live Action)
Implement policy based routing and use it with IP SLA for failover purposes
Implement and troubleshoot L2,3 QOS
Configure & Troubleshoot WAN – MPLS, MPLS/VPN, MPLS-GRE & BGP is a plus
Configure & Troubleshoot Cisco ISE and ACS is a plus
Configure & Troubleshoot IPSec VPN, AAA Architecture, TACACS+, RADIUS
Configuring/Troubleshooting Routing protocols – EIGRP, OSPF, BGP
Configure & Troubleshoot Cisco WLC and Cisco Prime are a plus
Implement and troubleshoot CISCO Routers, switches and Firewalls using all routing and switching protocols and features
Nexus OS 7k, 5k and 2 k configure and troubleshoot Data Center switches are a plus.
Required Competencies:
Self-starter who is able to work independently while supporting the needs of the team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong decision making skills