Network Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Middletown, New Jersey

Mode of Interview: Phone + Skype

Job Description:

Daily Responsibilities:
Define and run tests covering appropriate test cases for the assigned call/signaling flows and/or network elements and associated business service features/enhancements.
Conducts extensive lab evaluations and integration testing of network elements and document results.
Aid in the development of progress reports
Open appropriate defect tickets with all necessary descriptive information in the appropriate defect tracking system(s)
For in scope production network upgrades, produce tested procedural documentation appropriately detailed for hand-off to Operations
Serves as subject matter expert for Layer 1 transport and Circuit Emulation
Serve as the expert for the First Field Application and as needed Tier 4 support

Required Qualifications:
8+ years of experience working in a telecom environment
6+ years of experience working in engineering network design and management of T1, T3, SONET, DACS, ADM, and DWDM networks
3+ years of experience designing and implementing complex IP routing scenarios (Including OSPF, BGP, BFD, and MPLS)
2+ years of experience working on layer 2 networks (Layer 2 Ethernet Transport, SyncE and PTP)
Proven project experience testing/certifying lab equipment to include development and execution of test cases, system testing, network design as well as working with lab test equipment (Viavi, HP, etc.)
All candidates must speak clear English and show a true desire to not only know Layer 1, 2 and 3 in depth but also a desire to apply themselves and learn new technologies

Certifications:
Cisco CCNA is required and CCIE preferred required