What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Telecommunications Specialist position at Equiliem?
Network Telecommunication Specialist opportuniy in Boston, MA!
Our client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer that will be part of the Network and Telecommunications Team under the directions of the Manager, Network Engineering & Telecommunications. Responsibilities include planning and designing the converged network infrastructure, telecommunications systems, unified communication and enterprise network solutions, troubleshooting, installing, implementing, and administering converged network systems and providing Tier III support. Coordinate and monitor vendors and / or manufacture(s) for support.
Responsibilities / Duties
- Planning : Conducts short- and long-term planning to meet network requirements.
- Network Monitoring : Analyzes network activity and network problems to Client and prevent systematic errors. Recommends network design changes / enhancements for improved systems availability and performance. Expectations to be proficient with monitoring and diagnostic tools like SolarWinds, Fluke and Wireshark, PC Microsoft OS system commands.
- Network System Design and Implementation : Designs, implements, and document network systems.
- Configuration and maintenance of routers, switches (Extreme Networks, Junipers, Cisco), and firewalls (Juniper, Palo Alto).
- Able to implement projects plans as assigned by the Manager, Network Engineering, deliver progress reports, identify, and communicate impediments, and provide clear and concise documentation on completion.
- Provides support for network connectivity or related network issues for the user community.
- Issue Resolution : Troubleshoots diagnoses and resolves network problems. Researches, analyzes, and recommends the implementation of software or hardware changes to rectify any network deficiencies or to enhance network performance.
- Disaster Recovery : Ensures planned testing activities are performed and technical criteria are met.
- Network Performance Assessment : Assesses network performance to ensure that it meets the present and future needs of the business. Provides network planning recommendations to management.
- Vendor Management : Evaluates services provided by vendors and recommends changes.
- Research emerging technologies, as requested.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Take ownership of a problem through resolution.
- Arrange for equipment repair, upgrade, or replacement.
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders, technical support, and project teams.
- Assist with the design of complex Core and WAN networks, IP, and routing summarization, includes configuring routers and switches.
- Review quotes from resellers, vendors in support of procurement and advise recommendations.
- Works closely with peers from EOEEA IT and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) to learn of network change management, operational support best practices, and future strategies that impact the EEA landscape.
Experience / Qualifications
License and / or Certification Requirements :
Juniper Network Certifications JNCIE or JNCIP.
