Network Engineer

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer for a 12-month hybrid role based in Elgin and Chicago, IL, with customer locations.

The position focuses on final design and implementation of the video network, including infrastructure, VMS and camera equipment, along with system staging and acceptance testing. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree (BSEE/BSCE preferred) and has 3–5 years in Network/System/Wireless engineering, with experience in outdoor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (BSEE/BSCE).
• 3-5 years in Network Engineering, System Engineering or Wireless Communications.
• Experience with outdoor Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multi-Point wireless solutions (Cambium Networks).
• Strong organization, project management and communication skills.
• Experience with IP networking, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS.
• Knowledge of Video Management Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Final design and implementation of video network infrastructure, VMS and camera equipment.
• Delivering professional presentations.
• System staging and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain engineering designs, diagrams, and BOM.
• Provide technical support to PM and Installation teams.
• Coordinate site walks with Operations and PMs to determine client needs.
• Create install plans, scope documents and test plans.
• Configure, integrate and troubleshoot equipment; support subcontractors as needed.
• Act as liaison with customers, contractors and trades during implementation and support.
• Provide customer and peer training; deliver final documentation.

Skills

IP Networking

Network Design

Troubleshooting

TCP/IP

MPLS

Project Management

Communication Skills

Video Management Systems

Outdoor Wireless Deployment

Cambium Networks experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (BSEE/BSCE preferred)

Tools

VMS

Cambium Networks

Network Monitoring Tools

MPLS Tools

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Hybrid (Work locations will be Elgin, Chicago, IL and customer locations)

Duration: 12 Months

Scope of Responsibilities / Expectations

• Final Design and implementation of the video network including infrastructure, VMS, and camera equipment
• Delivering professional presentations
• System staging
• System acceptance testing
• Develop and maintain engineering designs, diagrams, and bill of materials
• Provide technical support and advice to PM and Installation teams
• Working with Operations and Project Managers to complete site walks to determine specific client needs and scope
• Create project specific install plans, scope documents, and test plans
• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot equipment as required; provides support and assistance to third parties for sub?contracted activities
• Act as external liaison for customers' general contractors, subcontractors, and trades people as needed during implementation and support phases
• Provide customer and peer training
• Deliver final customer system documentation

Specific Knowledge / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree (BSEE / BSCE preferred)
• 3-5 years of Network Engineering, System Engineering or Wireless Communications experience (preferred)
• Experience deploying outdoor Point?to?Point and Point-to-Multi-Point wireless solutions, preferably with Cambium Networks
• Strong organization, project management and communication skills
• Experience, good understanding, and working knowledge in IP networking, network design methodologies and troubleshooting (Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3, MPLS)
• Experience/knowledge with current industry camera and video equipment, Video Management Solutions
• Experience directly working with end user customers is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex topics to non?technical audiences
• Self motivated and able to maintain focus in a pressured environment

Preferred Experience

• Troubleshoot/monitor network performance and resolve performance and connectivity issues
• Experience with switching and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, iBGP, eBGP, M?BGP, MPLS RSVP?TE, and LDP)
• Certifications through CompTIA Network+, Juniper JNCIA, Junos, Nokia NRS1, CCNA, or similar (preferred)
• Experience/knowledge in RF System Design (line of sight microwave propagation)