Network Engineer Job Posting

Job Title:	Network Engineer
Job ID:	9547
Company:	VanderHouwen & Associates, Inc.
Position Type:	Contract
Pay Rate:	doe
Skills:	cisco
Date Posted:	Oct-07-09

Network Engineer
6 month contract

Summary
The Contract Network Engineer filling this position will be responsible for the design, configuration, installation, troubleshooting and documentation of the Unified Communications and Unified Contact Center Enterprise Network using proven network best practices and principles.

The Contract Network Engineer may be asked to provide technical training and staff mentoring where appropriate and should strive to develop an understanding of the IT Network Services department's technical roadmap.

The Contract Network Engineer will contribute to the development of enterprise-wide standards, processes, methodologies, and the long term IT strategic roadmap around Unified Communications and Unified Contact Center Enterprise network best practices and principles.

Responsibilities
Performs the following functions with limited supervision, engaging Manager/Supervisor or designated lead when needed to review and provide recommendations or to escalate problems.

Meet with appropriate IT and Business Units to determine requirements for the new Unified Contact Center Enterprise network, as well as become familiar with project goals and expected outcomes.
Participate in and take the lead in technical discussions involving the network design for the Unified Communications and Unified Contact Center Enterprise network.
Design and document outcomes from technical discussions including:
Physical Network Architecture diagrams, which are developed in Visio, depicting the new Unified Contact Center Enterprise physical network infrastructure, as well as ancillary and corporate systems interfacing to this network.
Virtual Network Architecture diagrams, which are developed in Visio, depicting the new Unified Contact Center Enterprise virtual network infrastructure, as well as ancillary and corporate systems interfacing to this network.
Application requirements to include TCP/UDP ports, processes, and bandwidth requirements if known, including any virtual interfaces utilizing this network between systems.
Develop and document the configuration details necessary to support the installation of the network and network management systems, including rack layouts and patch cable installation details.
Once implemented, provide high quality technical knowledge and consulting services to internal IT peer groups to include the analysis of system and network performance to identify deficiencies and recommend solutions for mitigation.
Understand and adhere to current Corporate and IT standards, policies and processes (change control, computer security, user access, system use, etc.).
Complete assignments with strict attention to detail, timeline and budget.
Develop an understanding of business issues and goals in order to provide appropriate technical solutions.
Maintain and enhance proficiency with tools and technologies used by the Network Services team.
Provide mentoring and training as the opportunities arise.

Experience and Skills Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience in a related discipline.
Five or more years of previous hands-on network engineering experience with an emphasis on Unified Communications and Unified Contact Center Enterprise network design and implementation.
Ability to propose and manage small to medium-sized projects involving multiple IT disciplines.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills; capable of writing purchase justifications, training users in complex topics, making presentations to an internal audience, and interacting positively with upper management.
Advanced skills, knowledge and expertise working with networking topologies focused on enhanced Unified Communication configurations, routing and switching protocols, wireless networks, firewalls, remote access VPNs, network management software and cable plant solutions using Cisco Systems products.

Advanced skills, knowledge and expertise working with the following Cisco Unified Communication solutions:
Cisco Unified Communications Manager (Call Manager)
Cisco Unity
Cisco Unified Contact Center Enterprise
Cisco Unified E-Mail Interaction Manager
Cisco Agent Desktop
Cisco AS5400 Universal Gateways
Cisco Unified Survivable Remote Site Telephony
Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal
Cisco Unified Operations Manager
Advanced knowledge of best practices relating to Unified Communications network design, security strategy and implementation.
Advanced knowledge of DNS, DHCP, ARP, NAT and Proxy services.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex problems.
Documented training or professional certifications such as: CCIE, CISSP and etc.

Location:	US-OR-Portland
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name:	Recruiter
Contact Phone:	503.299.6811
Contact Email:	9547-1826-MH589@apply.maxhire.net
URL:	http://vanh.maxhire.net/cp/?E55A6E361D43717B7A59136532511A6D482F774A50