Offer summary

Qualifications:

Extensive experience in MPLS design and support., Advanced knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and hardware components., B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering required., 10+ years of experience in large scale multiprotocol Global IP Networks..

Key responsabilities:

Develop high-level design concepts and low-level design specifications.

Perform network installation and turn-up, achieving network readiness.

Collaborate with stakeholders to execute traffic migration strategies.

Provide technical guidance to project team members to ensure project success.

Job description

An extraordinarily talented group of individuals work together every day to drive TNS' success, from both professional and personal perspectives. Come join the excellence!

Overview

The Senior IP Network Implementation Engineer position is responsible for the design, build, and turn-up of new Cisco network infrastructure in support of the large scale TNS Data Center / POP Consolidation Project.

Role:
IP Data Network Design, Installation, and Turn-Up Engineer

Responsibilities:
1. Develop High-Level Design Concepts
2. Create Low-Level Design Specifications
3. Perform Network Installation and Turn-Up
4. Achieve Network Readiness
5. Execute Traffic Migrations

Expected Outputs:
1. Network Topologies
2. Hardware Installation Diagrams
3. Cableplant Connectivity Matrix
4. Maintenance Plans Preparation and Execution
5. Network Operationalization Handover

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Act as a key contributor in support of the TNS Dallas Data Center / POP Consolidation Project
Collaborate with systems and application stakeholders to develop and execute traffic migrations strategies
Solve highly complex network technical and tactical challenges
Identify and resolve potential risks, issues, and impediments
Design and deliver Ethernet-based connectivity
Develop and deploy Network and Host IP address scheme(s)
Create and implement ISIS and BGP routing design schemes
Create and establish TNS POP Backbone interconnectivity
Build downstream connectivity to application and storage systems
Develop and execute old-to-new infrastructure traffic migration strategies
Identify issues and recommend appropriate action/resolution
Provide technical guidance to other project team members to ensure overall project success

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Extensive MPLS design and support experience
Extensive Data Center design and support experience
Advanced knowledge of Cisco networking technologies; hardware components; and software functionality
F5 Load Balancer design and support experience
10+ years of design and operations experience in large scale multiprotocol Global IP Networks
For this contract role, we anticipate paying $75 - $85 per hour. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
Certified in applicable Cisco and Juniper technologies
Certified in applicable Cisco and Juniper technologies

Education and Certifications:

B.S. in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
Project Management Experience PERL programming and XML based management experience
Traffic Generator Experience

Optional Desired Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with Service Provider class Juniper and Arista routers and switches
UNIX / Linux Experience

If you are passionate about technology, love personal growth and opportunity, come see what TNS is all about!

TNS is an equal opportunity employer. TNS evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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