We have 12 month contract opportunity for an IP/MPLS Network Design Engineer with our large customer in the North Atlanta area. Must have a strong multidisciplinary telecommunications background as the core focus will be on the IP packet based infrastructure supporting Video, Voice, and Data services. Must be an expert in fundamental IP/Ethernet networking (ie ARP, broadcast storms, L2 Loop avoidance mechanisms, etc.). The selected candidate s job functions would include: Conducting extensive lab evaluations and integration testing of network elements and document results; formulating integrated voice, data, and/or video network architectures based upon demand, capacity, emerging network services, trends, and technologies; planning and implementing network enhancements and directions for access, metro, and national networks; providing detailed engineering support and consultation to field systems, design engineers, and implementation teams; serve as primary subject matter expert in the area of IP Network Engineering; conduct engineering economic, alternative, and feasibility evaluations and develop network element technical specifications.
5+ years experience in a Telecommunications or networking field is required. A minimum of 5 years experience with IP network design and management including recent experience with Cisco and Juniper specific implementations is also required. 3 years experience designing and implementing complex IP routing scenarios (Including BGP & OSPF) is needed. Telecommunications Industry certifications a plus. Knowledge of SONET and DWDM network architecture and operations with a background in lab testing methodology and requirements is essential. Experience with wireless or VOIP networks a plus. Advanced knowledge in all packet based protocols such as TCP/IP, MPLS and routing protocols such IS-IS, RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP4; advanced knowledge of LAN Switching architecture, design and implementation are needed. Bachelors in Engineering or Telecommunications [with 5 8 years experience] or a Masters Degree in Telecommunications or Network field [with 3 5 years] experience is needed.