Network Planning Engineer

Job Title: Network Planning Engineer

Location with zip code: Omaha, NE (68102)

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Rate: $40-65/hr

Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day

Job Description:

• Oversee the installation and lifecycle management of Public and Private IP routers and switches across multiple Tier 1 networks.
• Collaborate with highly technical organizations to address operational, architectural and financial concerns as they relate to the IP Network.
• Present and explain technical concepts to non-technical stake holders in a clear and concise manner.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as routing problems, fiber cuts, IP addressing conflicts and power failures.
• Apply best practices in engineering projects to meet financial obligations while maintaining network architecture and protection schemes
• Formulate comprehensive 3-5 year strategies for the design, deployment, and capacity management of the network to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Blend technical, organizational, and financial aspects into valid business solutions pulling from a level of knowledge which encompasses company, technology, and industry.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Identify systematic gaps with internal processes and applications to develop and implement solutions
• Requires limited direction and guidance and largely works independently
• Identifies and champions change, new technology, applications, processes, and systems to align and enhance business priorities
• Acts as team lead supporting prioritization of projects, project distribution and assignments, reporting on performance and production values
• Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites, and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other devices.

Required Experience:

• Strong understanding of routing and switching technologies including OSPF, ISIS, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS, and static routing.
• Experience in managing the design, capacity, and single points of failure in large IP networks.
• Knowledge of network security protocols such as VPNs, DDos protection/Avoidance, firewall filters etc.
• Some experience working with scripting and automation.