Job Details: Lead Telecommunications Engineer
| Job Title: | Lead Telecommunications Engineer |
| Company: | Vanguard |
| Position Type: | Permanent |
| Pay Rate: | DOE |
| Date Posted: | May-30-08 |
Take your career to the next level in a challenging position that hones your skills and increases your sphere of influence. Join Vanguard as a Lead Telecommunications Engineer, where you'll provide expert-level network services, including designing, installing, configuring, and integrating new network technologies. You'll be part of the essential core of an industry-leading company known for its strong ethical practices and client focus. The environment is collaborative and team-oriented, yet individual achievement is recognized and rewarded. We invest in your professional development with ongoing education and training at our award-winning, on-site Vanguard University. Set your goals high, and explore this dynamic position with Vanguard.
As a Lead Telecomm Engineer, you will:
- Obtain project approvals and funding, form project teams, conduct pilots/testing, and recommend go/no-go decisions.
- Verify that network installations meet production acceptance standards.
- Recommend new network architecture for building sites in the United States and international locations.
- Evaluate and recommend vendors.
- Provide expert-level Tier 3 telecom network services for the most complex issues, and troubleshoot/ resolve chronic and catastrophic problems.
- Work closely with project managers and developers to implement reliable, manageable, and secure network design and debugging solutions for external connections.
- Identify performance issues, interpret trends, and implement improvements.
- Facilitate network traffic, security, systems monitoring and related discussions with IT and business managers.
- Train and mentor staff through formal training, one-on-ones, and with outside vendors.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Eight years of network technician experience.
- Expert knowledge of network security and architecture design, technical standards and deliverables, troubleshooting tools (e.g., protocol analyzers, load generators, and network traces), software and hardware installation and configuration, network hardware protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DLC, OSPF, and BGP).
- Expert knowledge of multiple IT platforms: AS/400, Client/server, IBM mainframe, Microsoft Windows NT, Cisco routers and switches, UNIX, F5 Networks BIG-IP, DataPower XI50 Integration Appliance.
- Expert knowledge of Cisco IOS, Concord, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office Suite, Network General Sniffer, Visio, F5 Networks GTM/LTM, DataPower XI50.
- One of the following Cisco Certificates, or the ability to obtain within 12 months of hire: Certified Internetwork Engineer, Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Certified Design Professional (CCDP), or an equivalent advanced network certificate.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project-leadership and group-facilitation skills.
Vanguard, a leading financial company, offers a competitive Total Rewards package of cash compensation, benefits, work-life programs, and conveniences. Employment is contingent on a successful drug-screening result, and we maintain a smoke-free work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
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| Location: [rss] | US-PA-Valley Forge |
| Telecommute: | No (Onsite Position) |
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