Network Engineer – Data Team
Long-Term Contract (3 years)
Overnight / 3rd Shift: Mon-Thurs 9pm-7am
Overland Park, KS (Hybrid, onsite 2x per week)
Note: the first 4-6 weeks of the job would be a normal Mon-Fri 8am-4pm for training before you'd break out into your shift.
Our Fortune 100 telecom client is hiring a Network Engineer to join their Engineering
Business Support team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing,
maintaining, and supporting our growing network infrastructure. Your primary objective will
be to ensure network availability, stability, and security for our organization.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy functional networks (LAN, WLAN, WAN, etc.)
- Troubleshoot MMS, SMS, RCS, and other messaging protocols
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
- Perform network maintenance and system upgrades including service packs, patches, hotfixes, and security configurations
- Monitor performance and ensure system availability and reliability
- Monitor system resource utilization, trending, and capacity planning
- Work within established configuration and change management policies to ensure awareness, approval, and success of changes made to the network infrastructure
- Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team
- Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution
- Document network topology, infrastructure, and operational procedures
- Participate in on-call rotation and provide 24x7 support when necessary
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional experience in a network engineer role.
- 3+ years’ experience with Core networks is a must (LTE, 3G, 4G, and/or 5G)
- 3+ years’ experience with Packet Core is a must
- Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, SNMP)
- Strong troubleshooting skills with tools such as NetScout, Wireshark, RAN tools, CDR tools, and provisioning tools.
- Ability to use ticketing tools such as Service Now, OneConsole, and Axiom.
- Proven experience with OEMs such as Nokia, Ericsson, Mavenier, Cisco, JMA, Corning, Commscope, ADRF, Solid.
