[Jobposts] Job vacancy: IT Senior Network Engineer - DIT, UMD

[Elena E. Franzoi]

1.Which country are you in? USA
2. Will you take international applicants? Yes
3. Do folks need pre-existing work visas for your country? Yes
4. Is a relocation allowance part of the salary package? Negotiable
5. Can we telecommute? Yes.


*Position title:*  *IT Senior Network Engineer *
*Position #: 126160*

Provides network design, research, implementation, and escalation support
to the optical/switched/routed layers of the MAX regional network and
enhanced services. Functions include engineering and operations planning,
design, costing, procuring, and implementation of current and
next-generation infrastructures including hands-on maintenance and support
for DWDM optical equipment, dark fiber, routers, switches and physical
plant. Additionally, the position will involve architecture of the MAX
ScienceDMZ facility and integrating forward looking technologies of the MAX
research infrastructure into production offerings. This position also
provides network design, guidance, and implementation assistance for the
Internet’s “D” Root Server with 221 nodes in over 59 countries. The
position requires national and international collaborations which includes
travel.


*Minimum qualifications*

Education:
Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in Telecommunications,
Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or closely related field.

Experience:
At least 10-15 years experience supporting large high performance networks.
Experience in commercial or research/academic environments is desirable.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Deep understanding of core networking design and implementation over the
WAN.
-Experience designing scalable networks that can sustain growth over time
in both quantity of links and link capacity at speeds up to and including
100 Gbps.
-Experience operating and troubleshooting WAN circuits and IP routing/BGP
networks.
-Experience with comparing different vendor products to analyze and select
next generation platforms for
research and deployment.
-Experience in specifying and characterizing dark fiber characteristics for
WAN links over DWDM.
-Experience in migrating production networks to new equipment with minimal
disruption to services.
-Excellent verbal and written English skills to communicate on technical
issues.
-IP routing protocols to include: OSPF, BGP4, multicast (PIM & SSM), MPLS
(L2 and L3 VPNs).
-IPv4 and IPv6 experience.


*Preferences*

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
-Equipment used: Juniper MX960 routers. DWDM optical equipment from
Fujitsu. Optical test equipment from EXFO and Digital Lightwave. Fiber
fusion splicer, fiber microscope, and light meter.
-Experience with -48VDC power systems


*Additional information: *this position does not provide sponsorship for
visas.

*Physical demands: h*andling heavy equipment: Must be able to lift 60
pounds. Working with equipment using laser technology


*Best consideration date: 03/29**/2021 or open until filled*

*Please apply at: *https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/81553


*EOE/AA*



*Elena Franzoi, M.S.*
(Pronouns: She | Her | Hers)
Business Office Coordinator
5801 University Research Court
College Park, MD 20740
301.405.4912 | 301.314.9100 (fax)
it.umd.edu
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