Network Engineer Job at Arcata Associates, Inc (Las Vegas)

Job Description

The Network Engineer supports a variety of operational systems which provide data transport, routing, switching, monitoring, and control center management. An ideal candidate will demonstrate the skills needed to design, deploy, document and support data networks. The target environment is a Juniper based IP MPLS Transport network, and a Cisco based IP network.

Job Responsibility

Use a System Engineering Process to design, plan, test, and implement network and networked systems, including routers, switches, encryption equipment and firewall security devices in new and existing networks
Plan, oversee and participate in equipment and system installations. Resolve issues and discrepancies. Work with Quality Assurance, Configuration Management, and safety to meet documented standards and requirements
Develop system and site documentation/configuration (includes information assurance controls, drawings, design documents and network management)
Participate as a project team member in planning and implementation meetings, identify tasks, material, tools, equipment and effort/skills required to accomplish the objective
Apply a broad and in-depth knowledge of network technologies to design, develop, test and deploy solutions that meet system requirements
Provision computer system applications through collaboration with application developers and vendors. Work with vendors and support services to resolve application and equipment failures or performance problems
Provide analysis, root cause diagnosis and resolutions for network issues
Plan, conduct and document tests. Perform diagnostics displaying a mastery of test equipment and test procedures
sets up and operates equipment
records data, measures and records problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level
and analyzes data and prepares test reports
Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information technology or computer engineering. A combination of formal education, certifications, and experience will be evaluated against job duties. JCNIP or JCNIS service provider switching and routing certification with experience configuring Juniper routers, switches and firewalls. JCNIS security and CCNA/CCNP certifications are also desirable. Demonstrated mastery of IP networking, protocols (including MPLS, OSPF, PIM, RSVP, IGMP and others) and control center design principles
Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to create network and system documentation (drawings, network management tools, design documents). Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize and work in high-paced work environment
Experience installing and configuring servers, timing and synchronization devices, video encoding/decoding and fiber and copper interconnect
Knowledge of Information Assurance Controls and encryption concepts
Advance computer skills and knowledge of scripting languages a plus. This includes Java, Microsoft Server Platforms: client/server software and hardware environments, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 configuration desired
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance
Must possess a valid Nevada driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

Nice to have

JCNIS security and CCNA/CCNP certifications
Advance computer skills and knowledge of scripting languages (Java, Microsoft Server Platforms, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 configuration)

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