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My company has the following job openings that they're looking to fill immediately:
Sr. Network Engineer
Overview:
Provide engineering and design support for production network architectures. Manage network performance and capacity planning of Wireless E911 and Data Services Networks. Implement network strategies to support new wireless-based locations services. Ensure on-going capability of Wireless E911 network to support advanced features and comply with evolving standards.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the subject matter expert on TCP/IP, Frame Relay, routing, switching, LAN/WAN design, firewalls, ip multicast and basic to advanced network design, implementation and support.
• Serve as a member of a team with the primary role of supporting the existing 911 networks.
• Facilitate network deployment and integration of network interface to Local Exchange Carriers and 9-1-1 services.
• Assist with requirements definition and implementation of interconnection to Emergency 9-1-1 systems.
• Provide review of functional specifications and design documentation for effective deployment and operation of network services.
• Assist with root cause analysis studies of problems associated with the databases and networks integral to the 9-1-1 services.
• Prepare documentation supporting network requirements, connectivity, implementation, and testing.
• Support all network production service offerings
• Implement Quality Process Procedures to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Troubleshooting skills in complex inter-networking environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP and its suite of protocols.
• Knowledge of Cisco router configuration and operation (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of RIP, RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP4 routing protocols.
• Knowledge of IP addressing and variable length sub-net masking techniques.
• Knowledge of Telephony Infrastructure: DDS, T1 and T3 systems, DACCs and so forth.
• Knowledge of Frame Relay operations and services.
• Knowledge of IP multicast and PIM.
• Knowledge of and the understanding of the importance of, change control processes on critical 99.999 networks.
• Knowledge of configuration, troubleshooting, design and maintenance of firewall technologies such as PIX and Netscreen.
• Ability to excel in a team environment that emphasizes total cooperation and mutual respect.
Experience & Other Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in a technical arena
• Minimum 10 years advanced experience in a complex network environment.
• Experience with Cisco equipment.
• Cisco Certification required.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Willing to work overtime and on-call as necessary to meet project deadlines
Systems Engineer - Unix Production
Overview:
This individual is responsible for design and delivery of host components running the Unix Operating System to support the production requirements of the company. This person is expected to be a subject matter expert with a firm grasp of network solutions, functions and protocols.
Responsibilities:
• Work with other System Engineers to plan, design and implement systems in a heterogeneous, distributed computing production environment.
• Research, specify, evaluate, test and recommend hardware and supporting software components within the OS specialty area.
• Responsible for capacity planning, performance management, security management and fault management of the production systems.
• Lead and support System Administrators and Tier II support providers in daily operation of the production environment.
• Provide Tier III support for system hardware and Operating System related issues.
• Work with vendors for product evaluation and selection.
• Support the production Network Architect and the Data Services Architect.
• Stays abreast of technological trends in the Operating System of specialty and enabling technologies.
• Demonstrate consistent leadership in Operations Engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Quality orientation with a strong eye for detail
• Structured approach towards development of processes and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills
Experience & Other Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a heterogeneous system environment
• Minimum 5 years experience with Solaris.
• Experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows a plus.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate certification a plus
• Experience and understanding of the telecommunications industry
• Willing to work overtime and on-call as necessary to meet organizational needs
If you're qualified, local to Seattle, and/or know someone who's both, send me resumes or comment with email addresses (comments are screened). They're looking to move quickly on both of these positions.
Feel free to forward, but be sure to send interested applicants back my way. Employee referrals cut through a lot of red tape -- the last person I submitted got a job offer 8-9 days after sending in a resume.
Sr. Network Engineer
Overview:
Provide engineering and design support for production network architectures. Manage network performance and capacity planning of Wireless E911 and Data Services Networks. Implement network strategies to support new wireless-based locations services. Ensure on-going capability of Wireless E911 network to support advanced features and comply with evolving standards.
Responsibilities:
• Serve as the subject matter expert on TCP/IP, Frame Relay, routing, switching, LAN/WAN design, firewalls, ip multicast and basic to advanced network design, implementation and support.
• Serve as a member of a team with the primary role of supporting the existing 911 networks.
• Facilitate network deployment and integration of network interface to Local Exchange Carriers and 9-1-1 services.
• Assist with requirements definition and implementation of interconnection to Emergency 9-1-1 systems.
• Provide review of functional specifications and design documentation for effective deployment and operation of network services.
• Assist with root cause analysis studies of problems associated with the databases and networks integral to the 9-1-1 services.
• Prepare documentation supporting network requirements, connectivity, implementation, and testing.
• Support all network production service offerings
• Implement Quality Process Procedures to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Troubleshooting skills in complex inter-networking environments.
• Knowledge and understanding of TCP/IP and its suite of protocols.
• Knowledge of Cisco router configuration and operation (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of RIP, RIPv2, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP4 routing protocols.
• Knowledge of IP addressing and variable length sub-net masking techniques.
• Knowledge of Telephony Infrastructure: DDS, T1 and T3 systems, DACCs and so forth.
• Knowledge of Frame Relay operations and services.
• Knowledge of IP multicast and PIM.
• Knowledge of and the understanding of the importance of, change control processes on critical 99.999 networks.
• Knowledge of configuration, troubleshooting, design and maintenance of firewall technologies such as PIX and Netscreen.
• Ability to excel in a team environment that emphasizes total cooperation and mutual respect.
Experience & Other Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in a technical arena
• Minimum 10 years advanced experience in a complex network environment.
• Experience with Cisco equipment.
• Cisco Certification required.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills.
• Willing to work overtime and on-call as necessary to meet project deadlines
Systems Engineer - Unix Production
Overview:
This individual is responsible for design and delivery of host components running the Unix Operating System to support the production requirements of the company. This person is expected to be a subject matter expert with a firm grasp of network solutions, functions and protocols.
Responsibilities:
• Work with other System Engineers to plan, design and implement systems in a heterogeneous, distributed computing production environment.
• Research, specify, evaluate, test and recommend hardware and supporting software components within the OS specialty area.
• Responsible for capacity planning, performance management, security management and fault management of the production systems.
• Lead and support System Administrators and Tier II support providers in daily operation of the production environment.
• Provide Tier III support for system hardware and Operating System related issues.
• Work with vendors for product evaluation and selection.
• Support the production Network Architect and the Data Services Architect.
• Stays abreast of technological trends in the Operating System of specialty and enabling technologies.
• Demonstrate consistent leadership in Operations Engineering.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
• Quality orientation with a strong eye for detail
• Structured approach towards development of processes and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills
Experience & Other Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a heterogeneous system environment
• Minimum 5 years experience with Solaris.
• Experience with Linux and Microsoft Windows a plus.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate certification a plus
• Experience and understanding of the telecommunications industry
• Willing to work overtime and on-call as necessary to meet organizational needs
If you're qualified, local to Seattle, and/or know someone who's both, send me resumes or comment with email addresses (comments are screened). They're looking to move quickly on both of these positions.
Feel free to forward, but be sure to send interested applicants back my way. Employee referrals cut through a lot of red tape -- the last person I submitted got a job offer 8-9 days after sending in a resume.