Network Engineer IV

Dev; Kansas; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to lead planning, implementation, and enhancements of network systems. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least six years of experience in network engineering, with strong skills in Cisco and Juniper technologies. Responsibilities include network architecture design, problem resolution, and mentoring junior staff, offering a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of network engineering experience.
• Minimum four years of experience with Cisco and/or Juniper.
• Minimum four years of data network experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads in network planning, architecture design, and engineering.
• Integrates communication architectures, topologies, and protocols.
• Evaluates new products and resolves network problems.
• Implements approved methods of procedure.

Skills

Routing/Switching

Network Design

TCP/IP and OSI Model Knowledge

Use of Network Designing Software (Visio)

Ability to produce MOPS and BOMS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Network Devices and Basic Network Appliances

Job description

JOB SCOPE

Charter is proud to have a network that provides service to millions of users across the country. The NE IV leads in the planning, forecasting, implementation and identification of resource requirements for network systems of varying (moderate to high) complexity. Follows corporate standards, develops and implements network enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for implementation of approved network architecture and designs. Leads in staff development efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads in network planning, network architecture design and engineering.
• Integrates communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.
• Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution.
• Assists in the development and documentation of technical standards.
• Implements approved methods of procedure, and assists in designing corporate standards, develops and implements network enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Works on projects/systems/issues of varying complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization.
• Provides tier support across organizations.
• Works on one or more projects as a project team member, regularly as a project team lead.
• Acts as a mentor to junior staff

BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum six (6) years of network engineering experience
• Minimum four (4) years of experience with Cisco and/or Juniper.
• Minimum four (4) years of Data network experience

ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Routing/Switching
• Ability to produce MOPS and BOMS
• Advanced knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Physical Media (Multimode Fiber, Singlemode Fiber, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, ethernet and transport technologies and protocols
• Experience with network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
• TCP/IP and the OSI Model
• Advanced knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
• Experience with network devices and basic network appliances
• Strong experience with network designing software, such as Visio

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP or CCIP or CCIE)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)