What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Network Engineer (Telecommunications) position at SYSCOM, Inc.?
SYSCOM, Inc. provides specialized information technology resources that possess the requisite skills and capabilities to deliver enterprise level solutions that help our client’s achieve their objectives. At SYSCOM, we have a proven process that brings the best and brightest resources into our organization. Our teammates have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as coordination and organization skills. The objective of our approach is to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. We are seeking several motivated and adaptable Senior Network Engineers.
Please note: Candidate must have the ability to travel 40% of the time within the state of Louisiana. When not traveling, candidate may have the option to work remotely.
Senior Network Engineer
The scope of the proposed services will include the following:
- Collaborate with client, stakeholders, and eligible applicants in developing projects and provide technical assistance during application process.
- Review and provide guidance on applications submitted to the program for application approval and award.
- Deliver on-going technical assistance such as mapping (through ARC GIS and Google Earth) of unserved and underserved areas, network strategies, federal laws and state laws related to telecommunication and broadband networks.
- Evaluate project performance and deliverables to make certain project results are meeting the intended goal and objectives.
- Perform field auditing procedures within the state of Louisiana and review of previously awarded grant agreements.
- Assist in development of contractual agreements between client and applicants stating the terms and conditions on which applicants will receive awards, including project phases, release of funds provisions, compliance with applicable laws.
- Five (5) years telecommunications experience in network infrastructure design, buildout, and operational experience.
- Strong understanding of technology diverse solutions and architectures, including but not limited to fixed wireless, Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification and Fiber To The Premises
- Strong understanding of Internet Protocol and optical network technologies, including but not limited to Multiprotocol Label Switching, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing,
- Synchronous Optical Network, Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial, Radio Frequency Over Glass, Gigabit Passive Optical Network and multiple protocols
- Strong knowledge of broadband network architecture and construction methodology, limits and specifications of underlying technology and capabilities for wireline and wireless implementation, with consideration for future scalability
- Strong knowledge of mapping software, including but not limited to ARC GIS, Google Earth, etc.
Expertise and/or relevant experience in the following areas are desirable but not mandatory:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology.
- Strong knowledge of professional grant writing/management and permitting requirements for local entities.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills
- Information technology or information systems audit experience.
Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, SYSCOM, Inc. is a US-based company whose mission is to create and deliver the right technology solutions, by teaming with our customers to understand their business needs and empower them to achieve their goals. Since 1982, SYSCOM, Inc. has been providing enterprise-wide solutions for a variety of private and public sector clients.
SYSCOM, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
