Our client is seeking a Network Planning Supervisor that will oversee and provide network design services that meet or exceed the needs of a telecommunications company.
This well-rounded technical leader will be responsible for managing network planning and capacity to ensure that the organization's network resources are used effectively. Responsible for supervising day-to-day activities and projects. Serve as escalation support for complex troubles or orders. Provide scheduled updates to Management for network health and reliability.
25% Supervises planning, design, evaluation, and optimization of core network services.
20% Manage day-to-day activities of Network Planning.
20% Manage all deliverables, schedules, and costs for all Network Planning projects.
15% Provide technical training for departments within the company.
10% Serve as an escalation for complex troubles and orders.
10% Other duties as directed by management.
Requirements:
Education: 2-year College degree in a related field and 6-8 years of professional level experience; or 4-year College degree in a related field and 4-6 years of professional level related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related experience.
Special Training or Competence: Associate IT Certification required (i.e. minimum of CCNA, preferred CCNP) or must be obtained within 365 days of the start date.
Clean driving record. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
Required/Desired skills:
CCNA (minimum, CCNP preferred) with 5-10 years of experience in large IP network design, deployment, and operation.
Extensive and demonstrated knowledge of routers and switches, LAN/WANs, Metro Ethernet, MPLS, Frame-Relay, PC and client/server networking, firewall administration, cable modem plant, IP/ATM routing and switching, ADSL, SONET, FTTP, SIP, VoDSL and IPTV.
In-depth understanding of IP networking and traffic engineering including routing protocols (BGP, MP-BGP, OSPF, RSVP, RIP, etc.), and advanced networking technologies, MPLS, VPN, etc.
In-depth understanding of IP network QoS techniques (DiffServ, RSVP, Queuing, Traffic Policing/Shaping) and deployment practice in large networks.
In-depth understanding of Virtualization and Server OS which includes but is not limited to VMware, Citrix XenServer, Windows Server, Red Hat, and Ubuntu.
Strong leadership skills, including coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
Strong project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and project structuring.
Strong communication skills ( eg. Written, verbal, presentation). Self-motivated.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. A satisfactory job entails compliance with all company policies and standard work procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.