Network engineer Jobs in Plano, TX

The engineer shall work in close collaboration with Inside Plant Engineering group, Network Planning, Outside Plant Engineering, and Operations. This position will be self-directing, relies on extensive experience to accomplish tasks and a has a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Expectations are to help direct the work of the engineering group and provide guidance to the work group’s development.

SPECIFIC TASK DESCRIPTION

1. Engineer and implement network enhancements in a cost-effective manner using sound professional business approaches. Perform cost / benefit trade-offs.

2. Provide engineering and technical expertise and support for both internal and external customers.

3. Plan, develop, design, and manage network projects in conjunction with capital plan and customer demand.

4. Evaluate network security issues when designing a network and in conjunction with the Information Security Office recommend and implement changes to minimize network security concerns.

5. Evaluate and recommend new, advanced technologies (both software and hardware platforms) that will be most cost-effective in meeting network service requirements.

6. Maintain inside plant records and drawings for facilities.

7. Initiate a positive interface with all departments to facilitate the timely completion of work assignments.

8. Plan overall equipment layouts in central offices and remote facilities. Coordinate growth and maintenance concerns with Buildings Engineering, OSP Engineering, and CO Maintenance.

9. Projects are engineered according to acceptable industry standards.

10. Evaluate demand forecasts, sales and market forecasts, mandates, and technology evolution, and be able to apply these requirements to successful network design.

11. Maintain professional contact with suppliers, vendors, trade organizations and other peer groups to stay current in technology changes and trends affecting the Telecom field.

12. Effectively research and present technical material verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications :

• Active JNCIP-SP certification preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in network planning, design and implementation
• Extensive knowledge of routing, switching and firewall systems
• Advanced technical experience of OSPF, ISIS, BGP and MPLS
• Technical understanding of Juniper / Ciena hardware and configurations
• Familiarity of WDM Transport systems

Preferred Additional Qualifications (knowledge of / familiarity) :

• MEF standard-based service for Layer2 and Layer3 Circuits
• QoS and Firewall Policy for scalable deployment
• Access transport and service technology (FTTH, VoIP, Pseudowire T1 and DSL)
• Segment routing and traffic engineering
• Application servers (DHCP, DNS, radius, and LDAP) to support various services
• AC / DC power systems

About TEKsystems :

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.