Principal RF Network Engineer - GTN Technical Staffing

Principal RF Network Engineer

Highlights:
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Position Type: Contract/ contract to hire
Hourly / Salary: BOE
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 Skills

• ​​​​​​​Must have CCNP or equivalent certification Ability to design, configure, test, and maintain LAN/WAN equipment and related services.
• Able to lead in the diagnosis and resolution of complex network problems.
• Capable 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.
• Ability 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 possess a valid Arizona driver's license, or the ability to obtain one, at the time of hire.

Required Experience & Education

• Five (5) years of experience in network engineering within the last 10 years. Experience with creating detailed network documentation.
• Bachelor'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 have CCNP or equivalent certification

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Nokia, Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, and Fortinet products.
• Experience with MPLS, OSPF, and BGP.
• Experience with creating detailed network documentation.
• Experience with maintaining configurations and operating systems on various network infrastructures.
• Experience with Wireless Radio Network Systems
• Knowledge of Motorola Astro system

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