Network Engineer - Infrastructure and Wireless

NO 3rd PARTY

NO H1B

LOCAL TO BALTIMORE ONLY

Network Engineer - Infrastructure and Wireless

General Summary/Purpose:

Seeking a Network Engineer II who will be responsible for planning, forecasting, implementing, and identifying resource requirements for network backbone infrastructures (inclusive of wireless technologies) of moderate complexity to support the company.

The scope of this position typically affects the delivery of campus backbone network resources for a number of local and wide-area connected buildings. Troubleshoot, monitor and maintain network components and functionality on a campus/enterprise-wide level. Position provides consultation to IT users in designated business units for aspects of network connectivity functions, issues of increasing traffic, and determining the path between hosts across the network and telecommunications. This role communicates with end users about the scheduling and delivery of changes within the network topology and participates in the technical aspects of network changes and workflow. Design, implement change control processes, deploy and maintain network infrastructure in relation to requests for service in conjunction with vendors, technicians, and clients.

Position primarily focuses on moderately complex designs for data and security systems throughout the enterprise. Position may assist with more complex designs that involve a multitude of variables, multiple vendors, and a broader customer base. Job complexity includes design/engineering/installation of medium sized projects, troubleshooting moderately complex routing and switching protocol issues, and interfacing with customers to understand needs.

This position is expected to travel throughout Maryland/DC to cover any location as required.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan medium sized technical projects from inception to completion by using standard project planning tools to deliver successful solutions.
• Responsible for network planning, network architecture design and engineering by reviewing work of junior staff to ensure network projects are delivered successfully.
• Develop project planning documents by using established departmental guidelines to deliver successful projects.
• Formally present ideas, designs, plans, and/or solutions by using standard presentation tools to communicate to a variety of audiences.
• Install and configure networks from inception to completion by following standard project plans to deliver successful solutions.
• Install and configure medium size networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN by using established procedures and tools to deliver quality products to customers.
• Adhere to change management policies and procedures for any given project. Communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
• Install, configure, and interpret results of network analyzers to proactively manage performance and identify, resolve, and prevent problems.
• May occasionally lift networking equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain medium size route and switched networks, including verification of connections to telecommunications by following documentation provided for the solution to ensure a stable network.
• Coordinate and solve moderately complex network issues that have been escalated from tier-1 personnel (Network Analyst, Network Technician) or tier-2 personnel (Network Engineer I), inclusive of setting up network analyzers and interpreting results, by using standard network analysis tools to provide a successful solution to the problem.
• Troubleshoot medium size route and switched networks, including verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN, by using standard network analysis tools to provide successful solutions.
• Work with consultants and vendors on the implementation of advanced networking technologies, by participating in meetings, forums, or seminars to provide guidance in the use of newer technologies.