IP Planning Engineer

IP Planning Engineer

Remote
6+Months Contract

Required skills:

• Demonstration of critical thinking and complex analysis and solution development under the guidelines of standard practices and policies, while applying judgment to optimize solutions
• High attention to detail; able to quickly learn new systems, applications, and processes; perform complex thinking and solutions deployment in completing day to day work activities
• Must be highly responsive and able to communicate across all levels of the business (i.e., executive, market unit, technology group, cross-functional work groups, customers and the industry)
• Technical knowledge of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, RSVP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, VRRP, HSRP, STP, PPP, HDLC, POS, ATM, Ethernet, SONET/SDH, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, and/or IPv6
• Command line experience with two or more of the following platforms: Juniper MX, QFX, M, and/or EX series; Cisco ASR, ISR, NCS, and/or smaller series; Nokia 7750 series
• Ability to apply advanced knowledge of network principles and technologies to perform daily work functions creating plans and projects
• Must be willing and able to work individually and within a team to complete projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of organizing and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously, on schedule and within budget
• Highly proficient in PC software and office applications

Desired skills:

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines
• Project management certification
• Operational experience with Transport equipment, Ethernet switches, and IP routers
• Data analytics and/or database administration skills

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in a technology field of study; 8+ years experience and at least one professional or technical certification