Senior Network Design Engineer

Senior Network Design EngineerImmediate need for a talented Senior Network Design Engineer with experience in the Banking & Financial Industry. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX. Please review the job description below.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement complex networking solutions for ClientProvide level 3 advanced level of technical supportCommunicate systems and technology project status and direction to Client management, peers and end usersWorks with vendor account managers to evaluate services and network productsConsult with management in making informed business decisionsDesign and produce network specifications for Client future network architecture.Develop project plans for network designs, test and implementation on Client' enterprise networkManage development, testing and implementation of network infrastructure on Client' enterprise networkTranslate vision and approved networking concepts into designs.Design and Implement the networking projects.Review and document current network configurations; design and implement immediate changes as necessary.Perform advanced network operations duties.Provide technical expertise for Tier 3 network analysis and trouble shootingProvide technical expertise to operations team during network equipment (routers, switches, load balancer, firewall ) maintenance.Key Requirements and Technology Experience:Work with vendors to evaluate, analyze and recommend new technology solutions as it pertains to Network services.Advise on vendor selection and product managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal skills including teamwork and facilitationAbility to interface with all levels of associates.Understanding enterprise IT infrastructure components (server, storage, and network) and their operational requirements.Understanding of financial services operations, especially retail and leasing in the auto finance industry.Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and flexibility skills in a team-oriented environment.Knowledge of Client internal operations and network systems is a plus.Must be willing to provide support in a 7 X 24 environment.BA or BS in Business, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.Solid expert level Protocol Knowledge: TCP/IP protocol suite knowledge: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, HSRPTechnologies – MPLS, Ethernet, Ethernet Access, layer 2 switching, wireless, network security,Switches and Routers – Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K series datacenter and 4510 series campus switches, ASR and ISR routersHardware Vendors – Cisco, NetscoutTelecommunications Carriers: Telecommunication or equivalent8+ years in overall network systems design engineering, support and implementationExperience building large enterprise networking projects.Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and flexibility skills in a team-oriented environment.Microsoft Office softwareWindows Active DirectoryCisco IOS, NXOSTCP/IP suite of applicationsFamiliarity with NMS software (i.e. CoolAlerts, NetBrain, HPOV and other SNMP based applications).Our client is a leading Banking & Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.