Sr Network Engineer (212490)

Intrado’s Life & Safety group is hiring a Sr. Network Engineer to join our technology team!

Intrado’s Life & Safety division is responsible for some critical parts of our everyday life. Our solutions are responsible for everything that happens after a 9-1-1 call is placed – call routing, delivery, location determination and data management. Whether you call from a landline, cell phone or text 9-1-1, we make sure first responders get the right information at the right time so they can save lives.

As a Sr. Network Engineer with Intrado, you will be Responsible for leading and participating in the activities associated with identifying and analyzing network requirements to develop detailed design specifications for data traffic and network enhancements, coordinating assigned projects for completion from beginning to end and effectively communicating results to end user; coach and mentor designated staff in network engineering projects, providing direction and support

MAJOR JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide network design services which meet and exceed end user (e.g., client, internal customer, etc.) needs, ensuring adherence to established corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinate and define network requirements (e.g. design, configure, install, etc.) to include consulting with end users to determine the scope and objectives of proposed networking configurations
• Oversee the timely and accurate analysis of end user requirements, evaluating if network configuration is possible with existing resources and managing end user expectations to keep them at a realistic level
• Develop and implement network backup and recovery plans to maintain reliable network operating systems
• Develop detailed implementation plans to accommodate network growth, security, and enhancements by maximizing functionality of network equipment (e.g. routers, gateways, switches, etc.)
• Monitor network implementation, providing support in an timely and accurate manner
• Know and support approved corporate and departmental policies relating to business procedures, philosophies, and conduct
• Design network performance reports, detailing network status, for management in an accurate and timely manner
• Analyze data traffic patterns within network infrastructure, detecting operational problems and recommending improvements to ensure optimal performance
• Proactively identify symptoms and instabilities in a timely and accurate manner to include performing analysis, capacity planning, and testing for organizations network environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicant for this job will be expected to meet the following minimum qualifications.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineer or a related field is required. Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements

Experience

• Minimum four years network infrastructure experience required.
• Minimum one year project coordination experience required

Technical

Based on assigned department or function the following qualifications my either be required or preferred:

• Hardware: Switches, routers, CSU/DSU
• Software: Unix, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, Windows OS, IP Telephony, network management systems, and network analysis
• Network design on large scale networks
• Intermediate knowledge of BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of Service Provider MPLS, L2 MPLS is preferred

Other

• Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification
• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE), CISCO and multi-vendor experience

Benefits & Compensation

Want to love where you work? At Intrado, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes what you’d expect (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match and flexible spending accounts), and several that go above and beyond – tuition reimbursement paid parental leave, access to a robust library of personal and professional training resources, employee discounts, critical illness, hospital indemnity and pet insurances, identity protection and more! Apply today to join us in work worth doing!