Network Engineer (24356)

Description Perot Systems Corporation is a worldwide provider of information technology services and business solutions to a broad range of clients. We are currently looking for a Network Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA.

**This position includes up to 25% travel to domestic customer sites.

Job Responsibilities:
The Network Engineer will work within the Core structure of our global delivery model to primarily support Cisco based video solutions and also assist senior design engineers in the implementation of both WAN and LAN networks that impacts the CORE network. The Network Engineer performs complex technical analysis of software, hardware, and network systems, systems integration for front-end processors, LAN/WAN communications, network routers, LAN switches, and various transmission systems. This person works with the Sr. Network Engineer and implements networked systems, including configurations, supporting/troubleshooting network problems and coordinating with vendors for configuration validation and installation of such items as routers, firewalls, VPN concentrators and switches. The Network Engineer conducts network capacity planning analysis, prepares reports, and works on project implementation. They may serve as technical liaison with vendors. The Network Engineer will be a direct report to the Network manager.

Required Skills:

Must have 6-8 year of experience in an enterprise networking environment

Must have prior experience implementing and/or supporting Cisco Video Communication product

Ability to demonstrate fundamental technical understanding of communications networks, such as protocols, network components, design elements and architecture

Must demonstrate intermediate knowledge of platform operating systems (router platforms, LAN, WAN, and router protocols) and how they interact with the network

Must possess fundamental network troubleshooting skills necessary to perform operational and support functions

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Must have excellent customer service skills including the ability to interface well with customers, end users, partners and associates

Desired Skills:

Appropriate Certification related to Cisco Video Application

Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to Change Management processes

Completion of ITIL awareness training, Change management, incident management, service management, and service delivery, SLA’s

Project Management skills and understanding of deliverables and meeting project deadlines and milestones

Minimum Educational Requirements:

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (at least 6-8 years experience)

More about Perot Systems
At Perot Systems, we are looking for candidates that have a high level of integrity, are tenacious and can thrive in a team environment. We will provide you with the tools and opportunities to enhance, expand and support your personal and professional growth. The Associates at Perot Systems enjoy a very entrepreneurial, dynamic environment. We do not have a rigid corporate ladder in place for you to climb but rather a career path that allows you to explore career opportunities throughout the entire organization.

In addition to a dynamic environment, Perot Systems will provide you with a very competitive salary, performance based bonuses, tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500 annually), 401K (50% match for first 4% of salary), health, dental and vision insurance coverage, paid holidays and vacation.

Perot Systems is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Perot Systems Corporation to encourage and support equal employment opportunity for all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status.

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