Network Engineer

Overview

On Site
$100,000 - $120,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Data Network
Data Systems
Network Configuration
Network Architecture
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
Core Routing
Core Switching
Network Security
Network Diagnostics
Load Balancing
Data Networking
Telecommunications

Job Details

Job Title - Network Engineer - Sr

Location - Salt Lake City UT

Length - Full Time

Description -

Job Description:

Develop plans, designs, resource requirements, and cost estimates for construction, maintenance projects and support involving enterprise high availability data center networks and multi-platform domestic and international data network connectivity. These efforts support large, customer-facing electric and gas utility and realty services, including Internet and mail hosting services and all corporate IT services at data centers, electric and gas transmission and distribution facilities, electric generation facilities. Plan and coordinate cross-functional or cross-company work, change management, and resource availability. Monitor systems operations and adjusts operational plans accordingly. Act as a lead and/or technical resource to network engineer 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop complex data network plans for enterprise network upgrades and expansions. (25-30%)
  • Design and implementation of complex data systems, network configurations, and network architecture, including hardware and software technology, site locations, business continuity, disaster recovery, and integration of technologies. (25-35%)
  • Provide network engineering expert resources in these disciplines: Percentages included in two responsibilities above.
  • Core routing
  • Core switching
  • Network security
  • Network diagnostics
  • Application load balancing
  • Assess and resolve the most complex data network problems and incidents. (20-25%)
  • Review analyses and technical feasibility to develop data network deployment strategies. (5%)
  • Assess and review data network growth forecasts and to ensure that business needs are translated into network capacity requirements. (5%)
  • Lead and support efforts to resolve data network problems and incidents through root cause analysis and study of potential network deficits. (5%)
  • Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned (5%)

Requirements

  • Bachelor s Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field; or equivalent work experience. (Typically 4 years of additional related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a Bachelor s degree. A minimum of 2 years additional directly related technical experience is required.)
  • Five years of experience with data networking or general telecommunications experience.
  • Technical skills including programming, installation, configuration, and data base management.
  • Expert level analysis & design skills involving the ability to gather data on systems issues, define alternative approaches, assess business impact, recommend cost effective solutions, and develop and implement those solutions.
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