Position Details:
Job Title: Network Planning Engineer
Location: Melbourne, FL
Duration: 6 Months
Description:
The Network Planning Engineer will be the subject matter expert for architecting, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting a complex enterprise network in support of common business applications and objectives. The Network Planning Engineer will lead the design and implementation of architecture for initiatives and/or projects to build or enhance enterprise networks for approximately 200 sites and 20,000 users. The position requires the ability to lead and mentor team members in the lifecycle support of the network and the management systems while working to improve system availability and efficiencies.
Specific responsibilities of this position include:
· Develops network architecture designs, studies and plans; supports design, pilot/test readiness, and engineering reviews.
· Provides management with recommendations on network engineering approaches and strategies for projects and initiatives
· Develops, implements, and manages network engineering processes including configuration management and design standards to ensure compliance, relevancy, and sustainability.
· Performs capacity planning of the network by monitoring and analyzing network, performance and availability.
· Proactively researches and evaluates tools and technologies, as appropriate, to the network environment, while developing solutions to increase performance and lower the total cost of ownership.
· Provides Tier III support by providing trouble resolution of the network infrastructure and perform on-call duties and off-hours support when needed.
Qualifications:
· B.S. in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science or equivalent with at least 15 years of related experience; additional years of experience may be substituted for formal degree
· Minimum of Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification or equivalent work experience
· Extensive knowledge and experience of core routing/switching design, configuration, and troubleshooting
· In-depth implementation and troubleshooting experience of network using concepts/protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, DMVPN, MPLS VPNs and emerging concepts such as Software Defined Networking and Cloud Computing
· Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal, and presentation skills desired
· Self-driven and resourceful in achieving goals independently as well as in cooperation with others
· Flexibility to adjust to changing requirements, schedules, and priorities
· The ability to socialize ideas, make recommendations, and gather team consensus to move forward
· Experience with Multicast, Spanning Tree, Port Aggregation, Load balancing
· Understanding of Quality of Service configuration, able to customize across all Cisco platforms to support Voice, Video, and selected applications
· Extensive knowledge of Datacenter design utilizing the Nexus product line
· Strong knowledge of the Cisco ISR G2 and G3 platforms, 68xx and 2960X
· Ability to design and implement of data, voice or video network infrastructures.
· Track record of implementing complex projects (any “first time” builds)
· Demonstrated customer focus skills
· Ability to collaborate with software engineers, network operations, security operations, and system administrators to ensure quality and integrity of IT systems
· Process-oriented and able to work as a team
· Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
· Ability to work in fast paced environments and adapt quickly to changing situations
· Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
Preferred Additional Experience:
· Experience with wireless communications, network scripting, F5 and Riverbed appliances.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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