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This position is responsible for the design, implementation, testing and documentation of complex data and carrier network solutions. This position requires a thorough understanding of ACI, TCP/IP, routing, switching, Subnetting, Routing Protocols, VPN, Wireless, firewall technologies a general understanding of VOIP. Network automation with programming and scripting are additional skills that are highly valued. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who exceeds with little supervision and works with small teams using Agile engineering principles. Specific knowledge around ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is a PLUS. We are seeking a candidate that has experience working with ACI and can bring that knowledge to our team.
location: Charlotte, North Carolina
job type: Contract
salary: $64.31 - 74.31 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Creation of network infrastructure designs, configurations, standards and documentation to effectively deliver network solutions
- Define and document technical requirements for new capabilities, work with key suppliers to solution, build and certify ensuring compliance with all functional, operational and business objectives. Develop proposals and communicate outcomes that address business value/risk and gain partner approval
- Collaborate closely with peer IT organizations helping to influence, guide and direct technical outcomes; ensuring mutual strategy alignment
- Maintain accurate diagrams and configurations for all network devices.
- Prepare engineering job packages consisting of detailed parts / equipment lists, and appropriate documentation (drawings, network diagrams, configurations, etc.).
- Ensure cost effective design of systems with the ultimate goal of meeting business needs and providing reliable and efficient service to the customer.
- Prepare and submit cost estimates for planned installations where required.
- Collaborate across the IT organization to provide end-to-end solutions.
- Procure, turn-up, and troubleshoot both private and public WAN circuits
- Troubleshoot complexing routing designs, LAN switching environments, and firewall policy.
- Analysis of QoS policies for various applications and VOIP.
- Work in an Agile engineering environment on team-based projects and assignments.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university plus a minimum of five years of experience in Information Technology with at least four years of design and support of Cisco Systems' products.
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten years of experience in Information Technology with at least five years of design and support of Cisco Systems' products.
- Experience with network capacity planning, network security principles and general network management best practices.
- Understanding of communication technology and fundamentals.
- Ability to work well within a team; good interpersonal relational skills
- Effective verbal & written communication
- Experience in coordination with multiple groups, companies, and people simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to work productively with little direct supervision.
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills
- Adherence to Change Management practices
- Strong interpersonal skills to support successful performance in a team environment
- Superior working knowledge of the telecommunications systems, associated safety policies, practices, work procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Superior inter-personal skills (listening, conflict management, approachability, negotiations) with ability and willingness to share information and transfer knowledge to others.
- Ability to present information on technically complex subjects in an understandable manner in both oral and written form to business clients and senior management.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.