Direct-hire Network Architect Opportunity with Great Company in Dallas, TX

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Network Architect/Planner

Company

This client is the largest fixed wireless provider serving businesses in the United States. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of high-bandwidth Internet access, point-to-point private line services and VoIP solutions over one of the industry’s most scalable last-mile networks.

Summary
The Network Architect/Planner is responsible for the network design and architecture; working with a team of network engineers; improving and maintaining network reliability; providing engineering support for the installation of new customers; meeting or exceeding performance criteria in customer service level agreements integrating networks from M&A transactions; assisting with developing annual budgets for network expansion/maintenance; maintaining regulatory compliance. Large scale and service provider network experience is required.

If you enjoy working in a fast paced, results oriented, rapidly growing business, this is the place to be. Business is good and the future is bright.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for defining network architecture and associated standards.
Manage network engineering integration and expansion through mergers and acquisitions.
Minimize service disruption and customer impact from routine network augmentation, preventative maintenance and enhancements.
Understand the key technical aspects of the broadband system.
Maintain the Cisco network environment and assist with the implementation of new solutions as needed.
Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and trends reports
This individual must have a strong working knowledge of Cisco products (26xx, 72xx VXR, 12xxx routers).
Design and implement WAN solutions.
Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of Network Infrastructure.
Ensure the infrastructure drawings and documentation are up-to-date
Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products, circuits and services.
Experience with routing protocols such as, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
LAN protocols and transports such as TCP/IP, Gig-Ethernet, Fast-Ethernet, and Wireless
Experience with Cisco VoIP and Unified Communications (Call Manager and Cisco Unity)
Experience and support of WAN and MAN circuits such as MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM and Sonnet, DS1, DS3, OC3
Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS and CAT OS, and extensive knowledge of Point-to-Point concepts, entire suite for TCP/IP,OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS and BGP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering; or equivalent related degree or a combination of education and work experience.
5+ years’ experience in all phases of network engineering within the telecommunications service provider space.
5+ years’ experience designing, evaluating and recommending networking solutions
In depth knowledge of telecom principals and terminology.
Experience in supporting mission-critical 24×7 telecom & network services.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and in writing, as well as good organizational and administrative skills.
Ability to think and act strategically and proactively while dealing with tactical issues.
Must be a team player, capable of functioning in a fast paced environment
Proficient computer skills.