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The technology areas of focus for the role includes, Data Center and end user networks, public and private Network Transport and Optical systems and emerging technologies (Switched-Ethernet, LTE, etc.), Corporate/Branch and Building Networking including Wireless. Knowledge in related technology areas such as Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions is a plus. Network Appliance, Video and Unified Communications knowledge are important.

This role also provides senior networking technical support to Network Operations and partners with the Design and Architecture Engineering teams. An understanding of the role of Operations; troubleshooting practices and the use of proactive and reactive tools is important to the Data Network Implementation Engineer’s role. They must be mindful of how their role impacts the firm’s business and reputation. Concepts such as driving value, always delivering quality and understanding how their work impacts service resiliency (C&R) are important. Understanding risk and having strong decision-making skills on assessing risk to the production network is essential to the success of the Network Implementation Engineer.

This role is part of a global solutions and service delivery organization. This position will interface with several collaborators; internal and external customers/suppliers/providers; architecture, product engineering, product management, finance and business management and operations teams. At times, they may interface with various levels of senior management. Strong written, verbal and presentation skills are a must. The candidate must be able to work on their own and successfully in team settings in various sizes and locations. Adherence and use of standards, product sets, templates, systems and artifacts are important to the success of the engineer, the department and the firm at large.

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidate must understand how designs turn into Implementation; Implementations that are based upon standards and predefined strategies
• Works with Design and Architecture Engineering in a “knowledge sharing” capacity in support of the team’s adoption and successful delivery of technology (new), systems or process changes
• Plays a strong role in project delivery lifecycle management. Partners with the design Engineering team to create detailed implementation plans for all design, test and Accept criteria, Back-Out and validation plans and procedures
• Adheres to project close-out practices such as asset tracking, inventories, chargeback, documentation and the related systems, tools, and process updates
• The Implementation Engineer stands between the project manager, design engineer and operations
• Support initiatives as they transition between design, implementation, and operations
• Active in all phases as an SME to support, solve program and facilitates decision making
• Role performs Q/A function prior to every implementation project
• Reviews a design and understands how it is based upon standards and how it matches to the “commission” details (installation, turn-up)
• Technical areas of focus include but are not limited to WiFi Technologies – Controllers, Access Points, Management Platforms, Configuration Orchestrator, Tunneling protocols – SSL/TLS, IPSEC, GRE, Network Resiliency – HA, local and regional failover, backups, WAN/MAN, Routing, Switching, Firewalls, Load Balancers, LAN, TCP/IP, DNS, UDP, Latency, NAC, QoS, CAC, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, NHRP, ATM, PPP, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, ACL, VNP, Building Wireless/Wi-Fi solutions (802.xx) and carrier “in-building” wireless services (DAS), Radio Frequency, etc
• Design, Implementation, Support WiFi is required, preferred HPE Aruba Wireless products including Airwave, Mobility Masters and Aruba Central

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 10 to 12 years’ experience required in Data Networking-related disciplines in design, operate and implementation services
• Strong CISCO NSO experience and general experience in Network Automation tools and processes
• Design, Implementation, Support SDWAN is required, preferred if on Cloudgenix
• Design, Implementation, Support of Financial Centers, Branches, ATMs and Wireless
• Strong skills in Scripting required; Python, Ansible, PowerShell
• Cloud or SDN knowledge and experience
• Strong Automation Skills – Expect, Rancid, REST/SOAP
• Intermediate familiarity with Splunk
• Software development experience, should think like a software developer
• Strong knowledge of Network Security
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Must demonstrate good computer skills and the use of various applications such as MS Office, MS Visio
• Ability to recognize opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Ability to assemble professional documents and artifacts
• Extensive knowledge and experience using (both reactively and productive) advanced tooling, includes but is not limited to Sniffer/wire Shark, Prognosis, Scripting, SolarWinds, HP NA/OpsWare/OpenView, etc
• Application experience with an innovation “mind-set” and how it impacts how engineering work gets done
• Voice/VoIP/UC and Video knowledge (understanding of VoIP/UC systems (i.e., Cisco CUCM, AVAYA Communications Manager, Microsoft LYNC and Skype for Business, etc.)

Desired Skills:

• Leadership: Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative
• Coding and application design experience
• Wireless LAN: Aruba
• Crisis Management experience
• Skills in Ekahau WiFi heatmap tools
• Focused on execution, delivery, and commitment to dates
• Can tie strategy and actions to business impact and results
• Demonstrates ownership: Is accountable and can hold others accountable (professionally)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, related field and or technical training
• Industry Certifications in CCDP, CCNA, CCNP, and CCIE
• Associated certifications JUNOS/JNCP, Cisco CCVP, and CCIP-Voice
• Experience working in an Agile environment

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