SOC Support Services Melbourne , FL 32901
Posted 2 weeks ago
Network Planning Engineer needed for a Contract to Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work in Melbourne, Florida
Public Trust Needed!
Our Client is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as an IP Network Engineer to support innovative network solutions. The selected candidate will be working on multiple programs and initiatives for the client as the primary contractor. As an IP Network Engineer, supporting the management and implementation of IP network solutions. The selected candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams. Work independently on projects from start to finish, including developing network designs based upon user requirements, creating network diagrams using Visio, configuring network equipment, and full implementation follow-through and documentation of requirements.
Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for the FAA.
Implement solutions that support the FAA's NextGen visions and objectives.
Serve as the escalation from Tier 1 and Tier 2 Operations team for escalated problem resolution
Implement solutions that support customer visions and objectives
Participate in inter program initiatives and discussions to resolve technical challenges
Create and maintain documentation and training for knowledge transfer
Evaluate technologies and designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for external customers
Maintain operational excellence of network system and components to exceed customer expectations
Define and implement best practices for network and capacity management
Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization
Routinely perform proof of concepts and service trials while documenting system integration
Travel as required to meet for requirement meetings and system integration planning
Qualifications:
5+ years of network engineering experience with IP networks or, a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree with 3+ years relevant experience with IP networks
Experience implementing the network design, testing and building of enterprise networks
Experience implementing and managing network technologies such as Carrier Ethernet, MPLS and SDN technologies.
Experience configuring MPLS, ISIS, QoS, BGP, VPLS, AS prepending, route policies, and in-depth BGP troubleshooting and configuring (Route-leaking, BGP attributes (local preference and community's))
Experience with analysis and capacity planning and network architecture for large distributed communications systems
Experience peering with Tier 1 Internet Service providers, troubleshooting routing within the Internet
Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, F5, Pulse Secure
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Experience developing documentation and providing knowledge transfer to functional teams
Demonstrated customer focus skills
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline.
CCNP or other advanced certification(s), is preferred.
Ability to plan, implement, verify and troubleshoot local and wide-area enterprise networks.
Strong enterprise network troubleshooting (Multicast, Layer 2, Cisco IOS(s), IP routing [BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and EIGRP], HSRP and physical layer issues (Ethernet, Optical, TDM)).
Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
Experience with Cloud Computing design and implementation
Strength oral and written communication
Experience with Network Scripting
Experience designing and troubleshooting Enterprise VPN environments
Employment Pre-requisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation, and drug urinalysis.
SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.
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