Senior Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Consultant will install, configure, and maintain client-owned networking and telecommunications equipment for the client's standalone Security Network, in coordination and close cooperation with client's Security Service Contract Integrator and Telecommunication. The Consultant will schedule and coordinate installations and upgrades to networking and telecommunications infrastructure equipment with client’s Security Service Contract Integrator and Telecommunication. The Consultant will monitor network and equipment telemetry and performance metrics and will request changes to achieve optimum levels of performance. The Consultant will evaluate, implement, and manage solutions –hardware and software – to ensure availability and integrity of both communications and data (including storage, backup, and retrieval), for all workstation, server, and network devices. The Consultant will develop, document, and communicate standard operating procedures. The Consultant will maintain asset information and network diagrams across the Security Network. The Consultant will ensure compliance with MWRA Information Technology and Security Policies. The Consultant will incorporate long-term network, operations, and administration requirements and improvements into Security Network planning documents.

Assistance will be required for 1950 hours over a period of 12 months. Additionally, occasional assistance may be required outside of typical business hours, (nights, weekends and holidays). 100 hours of overtime are provisioned for those potential events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Network Administration

· Network Diagrams and Documentation

· Network Performance Monitoring, Management & Design

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

· Four (4) year college program in management science, engineering management, computer science or related field.

· Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in computer network engineering or management.

· Any equivalent combination of education or experience.

· Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Technical knowledge and experience with network switching and routing protocols, LANs, WANs, TCP/IP Protocols, and Cisco Networking products.

· Technical knowledge and experience with Microsoft Windows server and desktop operating systems, and Microsoft Active Directory including Group Policy, Kerberos, and LDAP.

· Experience with one or more Backup technologies, and entire range of functionality, strategy, and configuration.

· Experience with a variety of Network Storage solutions and configurations, including but not limited to Redundant Array of Independent Disc (RAID) Storage Drives, Network-Attached Storage (NAS), and virtualized environments.

· Excellent technical project management, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills are required.

· Experience with Client-WIN-PAK Integrated Security Software Application (version 4.8 or higher) is desired.

· Experience with Intellicene Symphia (formerly VERINT) VMS Unified Security Management System Software Application (version 4.7 or higher) is desired.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consultant must possess and be able to maintain a valid driver’s license, Massachusetts Class D or equivalent.

Consultant shall be required to hold a current and valid Certificate of Clearance issued by the Commonwealth's Department of Public Safety or to obtain one within ten (10) days of notice to proceed.

Note: Consultant who is not eligible to hold a current and valid Certificate of Clearance issued by the Commonwealth's Department of Public Safety by reason of not being employed by an S-license contractor shall instead undergo a MWRA background check.

In addition, the following certifications, their equivalents or greater, are highly desirable:

· Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundation, version 4 or better

· Cisco Certified Network Engineer (CCNE)

· Microsoft Certified Solutions Engineer (MCSE) or any other Associate-level Microsoft certification with direct applicability to this position

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EEO:- Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans