Network / System Engineer III

Job#: 3033225

Job Description:
Network / System Engineer III

Location: Charlotte NC / Jacksonville FL / Kennesaw GA (Onsite)

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Project: Voice Access Modernization

Must Have: Voice Infrastructure

Payrate: $65.00 - 70.24/hr

Role Overview

We are seeking a professional engineer with knowledge of carrier/transport and SIP access technologies. This position supports the architecture and engineering functions for collaboration and productivity products and solutions. The role involves developing program schedules, creating communication materials for leadership, and producing engineering documentation for fast-moving programs. The ability to partner with technical resources while delivering presentations and program details to senior leadership is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide program guidance and develop program timelines from an engineering perspective.
• Develop ROM/SOW quotes for projects for equipment placement and licensing.
• Assist in developing project documentation, including Bills of Materials (BOMs), cost estimates, and equipment placement requests.
• Directly support business-initiated projects and communicate program status and open issues to leadership.
• Provide local software and hardware support for complex integrated configurations including Session Border Controller, Security Services, E911, SIP and Session Management, LAN/WAN, and VoIP.
• Complete SIT testing, document results, and develop scripts, MOPs, and low-level designs for implementation.

Required Qualifications

Education: BA or BS in Telecommunications, Data Communications, or Computer Science.

Experience:

• 10+ years of telecommunications experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in LAN/WAN networking.
• Experience in program communication and program management.
• Experience with configuration and support in a complex multi-layered network environment.
• Experience working under tight deadlines and in high-pressure environments.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of session border controllers (specifically Ribbon 7k) and SIP/TDM Trunking at a carrier level.
• Knowledge of SIP, RTP/RTCP, ISDN, H.323, H248, MGoogle Cloud Platform, and codecs.
• Experience with QoS configurations, jitter, diagnosing and tuning QoS, and performing bandwidth analysis.
• Knowledge of LAN/WAN communications, switches, and routers.
• Working knowledge of call flows, system architecture, and design principles.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Visio for structured program updates.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.