Netsync Network Solutions is looking for qualified individuals to fill the role of WAN Networking Senior Consultant, specializing in Layer 1 and some Layer 2 Service Provider Class network architecture for vendors Cisco NCS product line, the Ciena 6500 and router/switch products and additional experience with Juniper MX/PTX/ACX with knowledge of Junos is a plus. As a Senior Consultant, specific job responsibilities will vary by client engagement but will focus primarily on Layer 1 (DWDM…) solutions architecture, system design, and implementation.
Roles and Responsibilities• Work with Netsync clients and Netsync project teams to identify business and technical requirements for network services.
• Perform network assessment for clients
• Develop network designs based on current technological solutions provided by the manufacturer
• Implement and support network solutions for clients based on industry and Netsync best practices
• Provide knowledge transfer and detailed design/operational documentation to clients
• Provide quality assurance documentation and peer review on projects
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, technology partners, and internal teams
• Provide Tier 3 support
• Travel: 25%
Skills and ExperienceMinimum of four years of related experience in network environments, including network engineering (hardware and software); network security practices; and designing, planning, and implementing WANs.
• Layer 1 network design, optical networks, fiber optic infrastructure, DWDM, ROADM, PON, Carrier Ethernet, IP routing, Layer 2 switching;
• Cisco NCS Products (NCS- 1k, 2k, 5k, 5xx).
• Cisco iOS – XR, XE, CTP, CTC ….
• Cisco EPNM.
• Cisco Layer 2 Protocols (a plus).
• Cisco Layer 3 Protocols (a plus).
• Ciena 6500, RLS, ELS, WaveServer’s.
• Ciena Navigator.
• Ciena SAOS.
• Juniper PTX Series Routers (a plus).
• Juniper MX Series Routers (a plus).
• Juniper ACX Switches (a plus).
• SD-WAN knowledge (a plus).
• SD-Access knowledge (a plus).
• Excellent client management/resolution, problem-solving, debugging/troubleshooting skills (required).
• Excellent verbal communications and written documentation skills (required).
• Previous VAR experience preferred.
• Individual should be able to lift 25 lbs.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• CCNP, CCIE are a plus.
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