Network Engineer

Description

Description Seeking skilled a Network Engineer with the ability to perform and implement IP network upgrades. Apply knowledge of LAN/WAN networking to install, change, and decommission network equipment, routing, and perform host migrations. Test and evaluate network systems to eliminate vulnerabilities and improve overall network reliability.Principal responsibilities are to upgrade the telemetry network within the Telecommunication footprint for network reliability. Successful candidate will review network design documents, prepare cutsheets based on current design, verify remote access of new devices, check router serial interfaces and perform Layer 1 troubleshooting with circuit group if required, create and apply router/switch configurations, place new equipment inservice, schedule site remediation with multiple internal groups and external vendors, submit change control requests, coordinate cutover during approved safetime maintenance window, notify user community of changes, remotely oversee migration of ASYNC and Ethernet connections with onsite field personnel, verify connectivity, decommission old equipment, and update multiple inventory systems.CCNA or CCNP certification preferred. Candidate must have the ability to manage competing projects and navigate through multiple organizations and systems. Knowledge of Cisco 2911 routers (Layer 3) and Cisco 3560 switches (Layer 2), OSPF and BGP routing protocols, VRF, GRE tunneling, RIPv2, STP, HSRP, VLAN, EtherChannel, Ethernet, ASYNC, SYNC, cable pinouts, and Layer 1 circuit testing/troubleshooting.