Principal RF Network Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Contract/ contract to hire
Hourly / Salary: $55-$60/hr
Residency Status: US Citizen
ONSITE ONLY
Our client is looking for a Principal RF Network Engineer to join their team!
Position Description
- Responsible for network administration services including design, installation, and maintenance of all aspects of network communications including local area networks, wide area networks, and communications with remote installations of the assigned network.
- This role provides technical mentorship to the RF engineering staff and assists with complex maintenance issues.
- This position is responsible for the network infrastructure of a wide area radio communications system and involves travel to remote locations only accessible by 4x4 and helicopter.
Required SkillsMust h
- ave CCNP or equivalent certification Ability to design, configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services.Able t
- o lead in the diagnosis and resolution of complex network problems.Capabl
- e of proactively identifying and implementing automation and scripting that improve operational efficiencies and reduce the need for manual checklist completions.Act as
- a collaborative service provider to our internal and external customers.Create
- and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks.Abilit
- y to partner with software engineering, product, and architecture to shape engineering approaches, and share knowledge and experience.Define
- & review end-state architectural design documents.Review
- existing policies and procedures to identify potential gaps, problems, or opportunities for improvement and develop recommendations.Obtain
- and maintain required certifications.Mentor
- engineers with technical knowledge.Act as
- SME in the definition and policymaking of network and security protocols.Must p
- ossess a valid Arizona driver's license, or the ability to obtain one, at the time of hire.
Requi
r
ed Experience & EducationFive (
- 5) years of experience in network engineering within the last 10 years. Experience with creating detailed network documentation.Bachel
- or's degree in computer science, information technology, or other closely related field. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.Must h
- ave CCNP or equivalent certification
Prefe
r
red ExperienceExperi
- ence with Nokia, Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, and Fortinet products.Experi
- ence with MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.Experi
- ence with creating detailed network documentation.Experi
- ence with maintaining configurations and operating systems on various network infrastructures.Experi
- ence with Wireless Radio Network SystemsKnowle
- dge of Motorola Astro system
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