Network Engineer Leader - Sterling Heights, Mi
CSC (Detroit, Michigan)

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Job Category:Network Engineer Leader
Primary Location:USA-MI: MICHIGAN-STERLING HEIGHTS

Schedule:Full-time
Job Type:Regular
Employee Status:Regular

Job Posting: 03/19/2008

Description:
Essential Job Functions Must have 10 years + related experience Experience in network equipment installation, configuration, and operation to include Cisco routers, switches, and hubs.Experience installing, configuring, and managing firewalls.Knowledge of Cisco's Wireless as well as Cisco's VPN solutions would be a definite plus. Identify and resolve complex routing problemsPerform third level problem determination, resolution, and testing for routed LAN, MAN, and WAN environments.Experience with commercial software tools such as Net Vantage, Netflow Tracker, NetQoS, or other such tools. Knowledge of hardware test equipment such as a sniffer or even wire shark or ethereal is required for packet capture and analysis.Installations can require project management skills.Assume responsibility for the upkeep of network documentation and inventory. Experience in providing network capacity planning and proactive network solutions based on trend analysis is a definitive plusThe applicant must possess a basic understanding of standard and proprietary routing protocols, specifically BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP. Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as Concord ehealth is a plus. The applicant must have knowledge debugging problems related to communications protocols. He/She must have troubleshooting skills related to network Ethernet architectures. The applicant must have working practical knowledge of all cabling technologies associated with the above. The applicant should have working practical knowledge of network monitoring, administrative, and capacity planning tools.
Leads and coordinates the maintenance of complex data or voice network hardware and systems; investigates and resolves complex network and hardware matters of significance; researches, analyzes, isolates and resolves errors; assesses and evaluates current and future systems.
Provides technical support and guidance on network design issues. Provides problem resolution of complex problems to less experienced personnel.
Evaluates and tests data or voice networking technologies to establish their potential use. Designs appropriate testing routines or scripts; may conduct more complex testing to meet specified requirements.
Designs, implements and maintains more complex LAN, WAN, or Voice Systems in accordance with specified requirements.
Analyzes data or voice network documentation and assists in communicating to management regarding the current operational status of networks.
Determines methods and procedures for new data or voice technologies to ensure performance. Determines approach for customer, based on assessment of customer needs.
Provides consultation, support and guidance to organizations and clients. May develop and conduct training as needed or appropriate. Participates in discussions regarding project decisions and project direction at the executive level. Manages client expectations and balances the needs of organization and client to ensure satisfaction for all relevant parties. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to ensure product meets client specifications.
Prepares proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements. Recommends data or voice network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues.
Performs cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations; measures feasibility of various approaches, makes recommendations as appropriate.
Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel.


Basic Qualifications

Must have a 4-year degree (Masters is a plus) or Cisco certifications plus experience Checkpoint or Juniper firewall certifications and hands on experience with firewalls.The applicant should have a working practical knowledge of the standard Micro Soft Office suite of tools including the drawing tool Visio. Basic project management skills are required in addition to good oral and written communications skills. Must be a self-starter and be able to use good judgment/initiative to undertake activities with minimal supervision. Must also have experience working with various network equipment vendors in providing problem resolution and root cause analysis after problems have been resolved
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelors degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or related field preferred
Six or more years of experience in data or voice networks
Experience working with multiple technical platforms (e.g., mainframe, two-tiered client-server, three-tiered client-server) and at least two network systems (e.g., Novell, Windows NT)
Experience working with network systems, networking principles, data or voice
Experience working with network software and hardware, data or voice
Experience working with proprietary software and hardware
Possess Department of Defense (DoD) security access and/or DoD security clearance

Other Qualifications

Good network performance modeling or benchmarking skills
Skilled in time, priority and task management
Interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members
Good communication skills to interact with team members and support personnel
Good leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel
Ability to anticipate problems, resolve ambiguity and take decisive action
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Good ability to analyze and solve complex problems using analytical and creative problem solving skills for design, creation and testing of networks
Ability to convey a strong presence, professional image, and deal confidently with complex technical problems
Willingness to travel
Remote Work Location Authorized:
No
Relocation Assistance:
Not Available
Clearance Level:
None