Network Engineer

Description

Network Engineer

• Evaluate and recommend network architecture solutions based on performance, stability, availability, cost-efficiency, and development requirements needed to support new applications and the users in 9-1-1 call taking and dispatch environment.
• Work with vendor(s) and project manager(s) to develop, review, and update network architecture standards related to the overall system architecture.
• Collaborate with and advise colleagues on policies and procedures, and best practices for network infrastructure.
• Develop and coordinate system lifecycle management with IT Services including developing or reviewing asset configuration and security for network system.
• Manage the implementation and execution of the requirements management process, including elicitation and verification.

Mandatory Skills/Experience

• At least 12 years of hands-on experience at senior level as an audio/telephony systems SME.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in a particular technical and/or business application, product, platform, methodology. 

Network Design and Architecture:

• Topology Design: Ability to design network topologies based on organizational requirements.
• Scalability Planning: Designing networks that can scale with organizational growth.

Routing and Switching:

• Routing Protocols: Proficiency in protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
• Switching Protocols: Knowledge of VLANs, STP, and other switching technologies. 

TCP/IP Protocols:

• Understanding of TCP/IP: In-depth knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite.
• Subnetting and IP Addressing: Ability to design and implement IP addressing

Network Troubleshooting:

• Diagnostic Tools: Utilizing tools like ping, traceroute, and network analyzers.
• Problem Resolution: Efficiently identifying and resolving network issues.

Network Protocols and Standards:

• Ethernet, VLANs, and STP: Deep understanding of Ethernet technologies.
• IPv6 Implementation: Knowledge of IPv6 and its implementation.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Network Documentation: Maintaining comprehensive network documentation.
• Report Generation: Creating reports on network performance and incidents.