Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Short Description-

VDOT Structured Cable Network Engineer.

Full Job Description -

**Local Richmond, VA candidates required due to onsite requirement

* Troubleshooting

* Monitoring

* Engineering

* Cabling (Data/Voice)

* Evaluating performance

* Optimizing system performance

for the Information Technology department. Which at times, may require statewide travel with an occasional overnight stay to perform work.

The selected candidate will design, direct, review, implement, improve, engineer, and cable (network/voice). The selected candidate will work with vendors to develop and implement solutions, develop policies and guidelines, troubleshoot major/minor network failures, analyze network capacity, manage vendor relationships, support agreements, and validate network billing related to all aspects of the network based on Network and Telecommunications standards and best practices.

Experience in network engineering to include analysis of network requirements, performance for a large-scale network. Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing, and inspecting deployed data communications systems. Experience installing, migrating, and supporting critical, multi-site networks a plus.

The selected candidate will coordinate and interact with multiple vendors for problem resolution and diagnosing networking issues. Knowledge of wireline and wireless communications technologies and standards, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular / 5G, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, IP networking concepts (subnetting, routing).

The selected candidate will manage all phases of network installation and administration; to research and document communications technologies, topologies, and trends. The selected candidate should be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with internal and external customers. Proficiency using MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. With an excellent working knowledge of LAN, WAN, WAP, Cradle Point / NetCloud, and cabling standards.

Skills Matrix -

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

Experience in data and telecommunications to include installing, testing and inspecting deployed communications systems. Required 5 Years

Experience in Installation, maintain and support of critical, multi-site networks. Required 5 Years

Knowledge of wire-line and wireless, including fiber optics, T1, DS-3, MPLS, cellular technologies, CDMA, TDMA, VoIP, 5G, TCP/IP, UDP,ICMP,IP Networks Required 5 Years

Working knowledge of networking tools, such as; Fluke Versiv with light meter, netAlly AirCheck G3, netAlly nXG, iperf3, nmap, wireshark, traceroute, Highly desired 2 Years

Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio. Highly desired 1 Years

Experience testing copper and fiber Required 1 Years

Questionnaires -

Question 1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question 2 Please list the candidate's email address.

Question 3 In what city/state does your candidate PERMANENTLY reside?

Question 4 Is your candidate able to interview onsite, if requested? This is REQUIRED.

Question 5 Does your candidate agree to work onsite every day? This is REQUIRED. Work may be in Richmond or another VDOT office around the state but all work is ONSITE.

Question 6 Does your candidate possess a clean driving record? This will be verified

Question 7 Does your candidate commit to maintain insurance coverage? This will be verified.

Question 8 Is a candidate available for some statewide travel including some overnights (with notice)? This is REQUIRED. If not, please do NOT submit.

Question 9 How soon after an offer can your candidate start?