Fortune 500 Senior Network Engineer (Atlanta or Birmingham)

Our Fortune 500 Company client is seeking to directly hire a talented Sr. Network Engineer.

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:  

In order to receive consideration for an interview referral submission to our client's Hiring Manager for this role, each candidate must be reasonably qualified and comply with the following requirements: 

1) Must be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.

2) Fully comply with ALL instructions below under the [How to Apply] section.

3) Fully complete all Responses to the Hiring Manager's Screening Questions below.

Job Summary:   

Our client is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer located in Atlanta, Georgia or Birmingham, Alabama. 

General Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering designs for OT network facilities including Cisco data communications equipment; routers, switches, etc.
• Responsible for development of and compliance with engineering standards including requirements gathering, documentation, product lifecycle plans, and design packages.
• Responsible for coordinating supplemental engineering service providers and/or contractors performing engineering design for network projects.
• Responsible for providing support to the local Operating Companies on issues related to network planning, engineering design, and engineering consulting.
• Responsible for developing and participating in the successful completion of Power Delivery Specialized Infrastructure initiatives and Technology Organization initiatives.
• Responsible for providing third-level maintenance (reactive, preventative, and quality assurance) support as well as backup maintenance /installation coverage related to the identified networks / equipment at specific Fortune 500 Company locations.

Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of telecommunications systems and data network systems including IP addressing and naming (DNS, DHCP), Internet, Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), LAN switching, Core Network switching and network routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
• Advanced network troubleshooting and network protocol analysis (e.g. WireShark) skills are a plus. 
• Ability to perform end-to-end troubleshooting of data networks.
• General Understanding of Real-Time SCADA systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Electric Power Delivery business and applications is a plus.
• Knowledge of Network Management systems, e.g. Micro Focus NA is a plus.
• Knowledge of serial data transmission (T1, RS-232) is a plus.
• Knowledge of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) is a plus.
• Ability to develop scripts to automate network management tasks on Cisco routers and switches is a plus.
• General Understanding of Budgets and/or Capable of Learning about Budgeting (capital and functional) and accounting processes to ensure compliance with the budget.
• Demonstrated personal computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, Visio, etc.).
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage multiple project responsibilities simultaneously.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Willingness to embrace, influence, and lead change.

Competencies:  

• Ability to effectively organize tasks, manage multiple priorities/details, meet schedules, and deliver on customer commitments.
• Ability to build relationships and work in a team atmosphere. 
• Ability to provide and accept feedback.
• Ability to build relationships, to communicate and work with all levels of management, vendors, and other internal and external groups and customers and exhibit positive influence at all levels.
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues in business terms.
• Attention to detail.

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline (preferred); Computer Science, MIS, or technical degree in Computer Science or related technology is acceptable. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Data Network Experience with Cisco Routing/Switching and firewalls.
• Cisco certifications are a plus.
• Experience with CheckPoint, Cisco ASA or Palo Alto Firewalls is a plus.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:      The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee and those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. 
May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access everyday activities and with moving and configuring network equipment.  
Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.

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HOW TO APPLY:

• Click on the APPLY button to send your resume and other credentials and full responses to the Hiring Manager's Questionnaire below to MPN Diversity Recruiters.

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HIRING MANAGER'S SCREENING QUESTIONS:  

Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible.  If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.

1) Do you have previous experience as a Design Engineer or an Architect for a data network system?

2) If yes, please describe your experience.

3) How many years of data network experience?

           1-4 years  - Required

           5 -9 years

           9+ years

4) Do you have previous experience working with Operational Technology such as industrial control systems or real time networks for SCADA systems? 

5) If yes, please describe your experience.

6) Please select all that you have previous experience with:

           -             Cisco IOS routing/switching - Required

           -             Cisco NX-OS routing/switching - Asset

           -             Palo Alto Firewalls - Asset

-             IPSec/SSL VPN Systems - Asset

-             Network Device Management – Asset

-             Programming or Scripting – Asset

-             None of the above

7) Do you have experience in the following? :

-             OSPF Routing - Asset

-             BGP Routing - Asset

-             Packet Capture and Analysis - Asset

-             QoS - Asset

-             DMVPN - Asset

-             None of the above

 8) If yes, please describe your experience.

 9) Do you hold any current technical certifications?  If yes, please list them.