Network planning engineer job description

Provide technical guidance and training to Tier 1 operators.
Serve as the escalation point for Tier 1 issues that cannot be resolved quickly.
Provide on-call support for NOCC escalations after hours and during weekends.
Configure and manage enterprise network infrastructure including deployment, monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Configure and manage network monitoring tools (e.g. CA Spectrum, InfoBlox, Remedy).
Perform root cause analyses to determine plans of action for restoring customer's services.
Assist with Tier 3 projects including deployment of site upgrades.
Interface with field technicians, vendors and customers on equipment and site activations/moves.
Work with management to determine network trends and recommend future fixes/enhancements.
Create and update network documentation that includes: diagrams, reports, and inventory.
Lead various network projects/implementation efforts.
This position is part of an onsite 24x7x365 NOCC environment where working rotating shifts is an essential function of the position as required by business needs. Workday schedule flexibility is required.
This position is not eligible for remote work due to secure network access requirements.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities considered:

Experience managing and tracking tasks in a fast paced environment.
Demonstrated experience with verbal and written communication, as well as analytical skills.
Experience performing Splunk data analysis and developing queries.
Experience developing Cisco eem applets.
Ability to write scripts via PowerShell, python, etc.
Experience with RF communications.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, Networking, Information Technology or related field with 4 years' of prior related experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associate's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of (4) Years' experience in a Network Engineering environment.
CCNA Certification is required.
Minimum of (2) Years' experience with Cisco IOS, Multicast, HSRP and OSI layers 1 - 4 (e.g. Ethernet, TCP/IP, Optical, TDM, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP).
Minimum of (2) Years' experience working with Long Term Evolution (LTE), VPN, and DMVPN technologies.
Minimum of (2) Years' experience working with Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Network Management System (NMS) applications used to monitor networked devices.
Required to periodically travel up to 10% to support ground station site deployments across the country.

TCI has an immediate need for an IP Network Engineer in Melbourne, FL. This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the probability of extension and possibility of hire. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PUBLIC TRUST SECURITY CLEARANCE PRIOR TO START
SUMMARY
The IP Network Engineer will be supporting the management and implementation of IP network solutions within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 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.

The Network Engineer will be responsible for: 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: 6+ 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
Strength in project management leadership
Experience designing and troubleshooting Enterprise VPN environments