JOB SUMMARY Assists in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of high complexity. Designs and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for implementation of network architecture and designs.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
Integrates and schematically depicts 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
Develops and implements approved methods of procedure
Designs and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network
enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement
Works on projects/ systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
Provides escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors
Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
Coaches less experienced staff
Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
Knows, understands and follows company policy
Performs other duties as requested by supervisor
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Ability to read, write and speak the English language Ability to use personal computer and software applications Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport) Ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Required Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years Data network experience - 5
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preferred Skills/Abilities and Knowledge Knowledge of company products and services
Preferred Education Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP ) Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONS Office Environment May work in Network Lab environment 24X7 Network Operations environment. Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job. Occasional travel as required ENE311 309816 309816BR
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
The pay for this position has a salary range of $76,800.00 to $135,800.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.
Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value, and seizing new opportunities.