Senior Network Engineer - IT-CCTN

Overview Come be a part of our IT team where you will have the opportunity, as a Senior Network Engineer, to learn and grow in a thriving industry! You will be part of a culture where information is shared, and new ideas are welcomed. We provide a positive experience with every candidate and manager we work with. You will have the ability to enhance the customer experience while learning all aspects of our business.

Responsibilities Core 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

Physical Demands

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
• Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
• Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and kneel throughout the workday
• Ability to read small print and symbols

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a hard hat, gloves, and safety shoes when required