Network Planning Engineer

Network Planning Engineer

Position Details:

Job Title: Network Planning Engineer

Location: Melbourne, FL

Duration: 6 Months

Job 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

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.