Network IP Engineer-Transport, Telecom, Nokia And Ciena Experience Required-100% Remote

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, currently seeking a Network IP Engineer for a 1-year remote contract. The role involves providing engineering design and implementation services for the company’s IP/MPLS core network and supporting various operations and engineering groups.

Responsibilities:

• Test new technologies and service architectures in lab environments
• Plan, design, implement, and document new network implementations
• Complete Engineering Estimates and Installation Packages as needed
• Provide escalation and troubleshooting support for operations teams
• Provide mentorship of more junior staff to support the growth of technical knowledge and experience
• Plan, design, implement, and document new network implementations
• Test new technologies and service architectures in lab environments
• Complete Engineering Estimates and Installation Packages as needed
• Provide escalation and troubleshooting support for operations teams

Requirements:

• Experience with Core IP, Transport, Nokia, Ciena and ideally Metasolv
• Comprehensive understanding of the company's IP/MPLS core network
• Skills and motivation required to independently complete assigned engineering projects with minimal assistance and/or guidance
• Developed project management skills necessary to manage multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining business deliverables for timeline and budget
• Comprehensive troubleshooting skills to assist operations groups in resolving the majority of network issues that may arise
• High-level understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability, scalability, and security
• Strong ability to create and edit network drawings using Microsoft Visio application
• Advanced experience with the configuration of Alcatel/Nokia, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper routers and switches
• Advanced understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, etc
• Strong understanding of project management concepts
• Strong understanding of RSVP, LDP, and PIM
• Strong understanding of data center network design
• Strong understanding of common transport technologies such as Ethernet, SONET, TDM, Fiber, Microwave, Satellite, Wi-Fi, cellular, etc
• Extensive experience with layer-2 Ethernet technologies such as VLANs, STP, LACP, MC-LAG, etc
• Strong analytic, strategic, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
• Self-directed and motivated, highly focused on the company and departmental goals
• Creative and innovative problem solver
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively together towards a common goal
• Ability to identify, report, and resolve technical problems in a manner that is consistent with established guidelines
• Minimum four years of relevant and progressive technical experience in a Carrier Ethernet or large ISP environment
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Telecommunications or related field is required
• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
• Graduate degree in Engineering may be substituted for professional engineering experience on a year for year basis
• Nokia NRS I / NRS II
• Ciena OC and CRS
• Juniper JNCIA / JNCIS
• Brocade BCNE / BCNP