Senior Network Design Engineer

Pyramid, Inc

Plano, TX

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, BGP, Banking Services, Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System), Cisco Network Systems, Cisco Nexus Switches, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), Ethernet, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Services, Firewalls, HP OpenView, HSRP (Hot Standby Router Protocol), Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Layer 2 Switching, Load Balancing, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Management Software, Network Operations Center, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Routers, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, Network Systems, Network Testing, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Project Development, Project Planning, Requirements Management, Retail Leasing, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Sales Management, Systems Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Operations, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Wireless Security, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Plano, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
Immediate need for a talented Senior Network Design Engineer with experience in the Banking & Financial Industry. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Plano, TX. Please review the job description below. Job ID: 18-28579 Key Responsibilities: Design and implement complex networking solutions for Client Provide level 3 advanced level of technical support Communicate systems and technology project status and direction to Client management, peers and end users Works with vendor account managers to evaluate services and network products Consult with management in making informed business decisions Design and produce network specifications for Client future network architecture. Develop project plans for network designs, test and implementation on Client’ enterprise network Manage development, testing and implementation of network infrastructure on Client’ enterprise network Translate vision and approved networking concepts into designs. Design and Implement the networking projects. Review and document current network configurations; design and implement immediate changes as necessary. Perform advanced network operations duties. Provide technical expertise for Tier 3 network analysis and trouble shooting Provide technical expertise to operations team during network equipment (routers, switches, load balancer, firewall ) maintenance. Key Requirements and Technology Experience: Work with vendors to evaluate, analyze and recommend new technology solutions as it pertains to Network services. Advise on vendor selection and product management Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent planning and organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork and facilitation Ability to interface with all levels of associates. Understanding enterprise IT infrastructure components (server, storage, and network) and their operational requirements. Understanding of financial services operations, especially retail and leasing in the auto finance industry. Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and flexibility skills in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of Client internal operations and network systems is a plus. Must be willing to provide support in a 7 X 24 environment. BA or BS in Business, Computer Science or equivalent work experience. Solid expert level Protocol Knowledge: TCP/IP protocol suite knowledge: OSPF, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, HSRP Technologies – MPLS, Ethernet, Ethernet Access, layer 2 switching, wireless, network security, Switches and Routers – Nexus 7K, 5K, 2K series datacenter and 4510 series campus switches, ASR and ISR routers Hardware Vendors – Cisco, Netscout Telecommunications Carriers: Telecommunication or equivalent 8+ years in overall network systems design engineering, support and implementation Experience building large enterprise networking projects. Ability to work independently, with strong organizational and flexibility skills in a team-oriented environment. Microsoft Office software Windows Active Directory Cisco IOS, NXOS TCP/IP suite of applications Familiarity with NMS software (i.e. CoolAlerts, NetBrain, HPOV and other SNMP based applications). Our client is a leading Banking & Financial Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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Pyramid, Inc