Description
Sr. Alcatel/Lucent Network Engineer (contract position)
Location: Atlanta, GA
2+ year contract
Education: B.S. or M.S. Degree in Computer Science; or Electrical, Computer, or Telecom Engineering
Skills Required
- Comprehensive subject matter expertise in voice and data communications networking, TDM (Time Division Multiplex) and MPLS (Multi Protocol Label Switching) networks
- IP (Internet Protocol) Router, IP switch and security appliance configuration, installation,
operation and maintenance. - Troubleshooting application and network performance issues.
- Routing protocol configuration and optimization
- Configuration and management of network security appliances including Firewalls, IDS
(intrusion detection systems) and IPS (intrusion protection systems). - Engineering, design, configuration, and testing for IT Network Transport services and
equipment. - Expertise required with Alcatel-Lucent 5620 SAM (Service Aware Manager) network management platform.
- Configuration and operation of Alcatel-Lucent equipment to include channel banks, DACS
(Digital Access CrossConnect System), SAR (Service Access Router) equipment, SR (Service Router) as well as IP switching and routing equipment from other vendors.
Job Qualifications
Required:
5+ years working with networks and telecommunications engineering
5+ years doing hands-on engineering drawings
5+ years full life cycle implementation
Advanced skills in testing
Change management skills
Supervisory skills
Good interpersonal communications skills
Advanced skills in Visio
Advanced skills in Excel
Preferred (licenses/certifications):
Alcatel-Lucent Network Routing Specialist (NRS 1)
Alcatel-Lucent Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II)
Alcatel-Lucent Triple Play Routing Professional (3RP) Certification
Alcatel-Lucent Service Routing Architect (SRA), MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CNE
Job Responsibilities
Candidate will be responsible for delivering the highest possible quality and reliability of network and communications services for railroad operations in the most cost-effective way.
Principal duties include but not restricted to:
- Design engineering, implementation, operation and maintenance activities over the IT Network Transport infrastructure.
- Participating as a team member in projects that require equipment upgrades.
- Configuration and management of network security devices.
- Must be available to travel 0-5 days per month.
- Must be available to handle on-call duties when required. Frequency of call - outs is typically no more than 3 - 4 per month but is often zero. Remote support is acceptable for the call out.