Network Engineer (Associate)

About the role

• Collects and implements network information requirements using analysis in the development of enterprise‑wide or large‑scale networking infrastructure (CAN, MAN, WAN).
• Implements architecture that includes software, hardware, and communications to support total requirements and provide for present and future cross‑functional requirements and interfaces.
• Ensures network systems are compatible and compliant with open‑systems architecture standards, the OSI and ISO reference models, and profiles such as the IEEE OSE reference model, as they apply to implementation and specification of IM solutions across network layers, APIs, and external environment/software applications.
• Ensures that the network/transport layers of the common operating environment are compliant.
• Evaluates problems in network usage, organization, and planning and develops appropriate corrective action.
• Works with internal teams, customers, and vendors to define, analyze, and provide solutions for voice, data, and image communications requirements.
• Uses design tools to evaluate projected network usage and produce media, technical, and cost solutions for multiple networks.
• Selects and configures hardware and software for multiple‑site networks; plans, designs, and implements network management systems to monitor, diagnose, control, and measure performance of communications networks impacting multiple sites.
• Uses and recommends changes to network administration systems to ensure accurate network inventory and timely implementation.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree
• At least 3 years of relevant experience