Transport Engineer from Collabera
West Nyack, NY
About the Job
Position Details:
Industry: Telecommunications
Job Title: Transport Engineer
Job Title: Transport Engineer
Duration: 12+ Months of Contract (Extension Possible upto 30 months)
Location: West Nyack, NY - 10994 (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $50 - $70 per hourly
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed equipment engineering for network augments. This includes eNSE hub migrations, developing all of the specifications required for network assurance to properly turn-up, inventory, and configure the equipment, obtaining appropriate management approvals, issuing purchase orders, creating applicable diagrams/ drawings, and ensuring vendor delivery.
- Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
- Manage, input, and update central Network Inventory Database to reflect new builds, adds, and decommissions.
Must Have Skills
Technical Expertise:
- Proficiency in configuring and managing N Service Routers (e.g., 7750 SR, 7705 SAR, 7210 SAS).
- In-depth knowledge of N Service Router Operating System (SR OS).
- Experience with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, and Segment Routing.
- Understanding of IP/MPLS networks, VPN technologies (L2VPN, L3VPN), and traffic engineering concepts.
Network Management & Tools:
- Familiarity with N Network Services Platform (NSP) for network automation and management.
- Experience in network monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization using tools like Wireshark or other network analyzers.
Scripting and Automation:
- Knowledge of Python, Perl, or other scripting languages for network automation and configuration.
- Understanding of APIs (e.g., RESTCONF, NETCONF) for automated provisioning and management.
Project and Documentation Skills:
- Ability to implement router configurations in large-scale projects.
- Proficiency in creating and maintaining detailed network diagrams and documentation.
Experience Level:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in configuring and managing N routers in an enterprise, telecom, or ISP environment.
Other Requirements:
- Understanding of QoS policies, security configurations (ACLs, IPsec), and network redundancy protocols (e.g., VRRP).
- Familiarity with software upgrades and hardware lifecycle management of N router platforms.
Willingness to work flexible hours or be on-call for network emergencies.
Desired Skills:
Problem-Solving Skills:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve configuration and network issues.
- Ability to implement fault-tolerant and high-availability configurations.
Communication and Teamwork:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and documenting solutions.
- Experience working in multi-vendor environments and coordinating with other network engineers and stakeholders.
Education/Certifications:
Certifications (Preferred Not Required):
- N Network Routing Specialist (NRS I or II).
- N Service Routing Architect (SRA) or equivalent certifications.
Salary
50 - 70 /hour
