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Title:  Network Engineer
Location:  Walnut Creek, CA
Job Type:  Contract
Compensation:  $45.00 to $48.00 per Hour
Reference Code:  946118-WQG
Description:  The Network Engineer's role is to ensure the availability, stability, and integrity of the Clients data, voice, video, and wireless network services. This is achieved by planning, designing, and implementing local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and wireless LANs (WLANs) across the organization. In addition, the Network Engineer will participate in the installation, maintenance, support, and optimization of all network hardware, software, and communication links. This individual will also analyze and resolve network hardware and software problems in a timely and accurate fashion. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Develop and present network engineering design packages
  • Develop low-level design documentation
  • Plan, design, and implement Local Area Networks, including development of configurations
  • Plan, design, and implement Wide Area Networks, including development of configurations
  • Plan, design, and implement Wireless LANs, including development of configurations
  • Plan, design, and implement Voice over IP (VoIP) Networks, including development of configurations
  • Implement routing protocols, including EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
  • Troubleshooting and problem solving for network and application issues
  • Configure and assist with implementation of network hardware, including routers, switches, wireless access points, VoIP equipment, security appliances, etc.
  • Create and maintain network documentation as it relates to network topology, equipment, and configuration
  • Interact and negotiate with vendors, consultants, and contractors to design and implement network solutions
  • Perform network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
  • Make use of standard operating procedures and applications for service
Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications:
  • University degree in related field and/or equivalent work experience
  • Industry related certifications. Cisco CCIE certification is not required but a definite plus
  • 7 to 10 years of LAN/WAN engineering experience in a Global Enterprise Environment
  • 7 to 10 years of experience with Cisco equipment
  • 5+ years of experience designing, evaluating and recommending networking solutions
  • 7 to 10 years in the networking/telecommunications industry
  • 5+ years of working with telecommunications vendors
  • Experience with large construction projects