Network Engineering Senior

Description

Position Description ITI/RRS Global Wide Area Network (WAN) Transport responsible for planning and implementing, adds, moves, and changes to the Global Ford WAN Transport Infrastructure. Services Required Develop solution sets to provide data network services for Ford entities.Provide project interface for domestic and international data transport services.Develop data network architectures considering existing network infrastructure.Implement services to ensure successful launches of network solutions.Evaluate and select transport technology.Maintain contact with suppliers to gain knowledge about new network services and equipment.Monitor and specify requirements to ensure compliance of international regulatory network guidelines.Develop solutions to share communication facilities among different Ford entities.Provide technical guidance to business groups that require the use of transport services.Perform funding processes with customers, finance, and purchasing, including APLMs, Contingent Liability, Requisitions, Amendments .Interface with Fords internal and external telecom partners for WAN services.Develop network upgrade, implementation, and test plans.Develop network optimization plans. Skills Required Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (Including Ethernet, TCP/IP, and LANs), transport alternatives, disaster recovery, fault tolerant design, and international standards.Equivalent to four years of experience in data communications planning and/or network operations.Significant WAN transport carrier experience.Outstanding leadership, communications, and facilitation skills.Proven ability to develop network solutions in a creative and collaborative manner.Works well within a team of technical and business professionals.Delivers results under pressure in an everchanging environment.Strong project management skills. Education Required B.S. Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent work experience in the requested field.