Senior Network Engineer - IT-CCTN

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and implement the new Nokia IP/Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network.
• Support the telecommunication requirements of the company's communication network.
• Create and develop Method of Procedures (MOP) used by IT to perform network management activities and research/resolve alerts.
• Support new project deployments including the use of Cisco DWDM, Ethernet, SONET, and Wireless/RF Infrastructure.
• Mostly travel to NYC area, but may require longer distance (less than 80 miles) to support 24/7 coverage of the computing and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Must be flexible and able to work off-hours as required to support deployments, resolve production problems or respond to corporate emergencies.
• Perform other related tasks and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (3) years of IT experience or Associate's Degree and a minimum of (5) years of IT experience or High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (7) years of IT experience preferably in Information Technology.
• Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering and a minimum of (3) years of IT experience.
• Relevant Work Experience: Strong working knowledge of IP routing protocols such as Intermediate System to Intermediate System (ISIS) and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), required. Understand L2 and L3 protocols including MPLS, VPN, Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP), required. Experience in evaluating new technology, establishing standard design, and network management leading practices, required. Experience with network automation tools and scripting, required. Preferred experience with Nokia routing product line such as 7705 Service Aggregation Router (SAR) / 7250 Service Router, and NSP/NFM-P application, required.
• Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated written communication skills, Excellent collaboration and team building skills, Well organized, detail oriented and flexible to handle multiple assignments.
• Licenses and Certifications: Driver's License Required Other: CCNA; CCNP; or Nokia Preferred