Telecommunications Network Engineer - Level 2

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TOBE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.Performs network engineering services to enable LAN and CAN aspects of a large enterprise network.  Matches customer requirements to standard architecture designs and works directly with the service delivery group to implement networking upgrades.  Provides Tier-3 support including but not limited to corrective actions, equipment refresh support, modernization efforts, and new network turn ups.  Uses networking knowledge to ensure network capacity and availability SLAs are achieved.  Interacts with multiple groups such as operations, installation, security, and system engineers to meet contract requirements and SLAs. Day to day activities may include designing, documenting, configuring and troubleshooting network architectures to include: VLANs, OSPF areas, Core, Distribution and Access architecture layers, connectivity to datacenters and end users.  Hands on knowledge of VOIP, QOS, OSPF, multicast, VPNs, Firewalls and Ethernet required.  Uses network management tools such as MFNA, Solarwinds and Gemx to analyze network characteristics (e.g., traffic connect time, transmission speeds, packet sizes, and throughput), troubleshoot problems and recommends corrective action.