Location- NY or CT Duration : 6+ Months *Rate : OPEN.* *Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions* *Network Administration* • Develops software upgrade procedures and methodologies for efficient deployment • Provides periodic reports on network utilization and communicates recommendations for improvement to supervisor • Researches potential network solutions and security best practices, recommends equipment/software necessary to enhance/maintain an efficiently functioning network • Designs network solutions using recommended hardware and/or software products • Creates and exercises system test plans used for testing network solutions • Maintains, troubleshoots and upgrades/enhances network operating systems
*Unified Communications* • Builds, configures and/or upgrades new or existing system components (i.e., Call Manager, Unity, IM, Video) as designed by Global Team • Provides Level 2 support (North America) and Level 3 support (Global) for Telephony, IM and Video Conferencing solutions *Project Management* • Adheres to Change Management policies and procedures • Plans and deploys networking infrastructure at new offices / locations according to LDC Networking standards • Maintains availability and operations of Business Critical Applications • Maintains status reports to account for daily, weekly and monthly activities • Interfaces and communicates with HelpDesk and PC Support personnel to resolve outstanding network issues • Performs all related responsibilities as required Required Skills *The following are the basic qualifications:* • High School Diploma • 5+ years of experience in PC/LAN/WAN hardware and software maintenance, such as installing hardware components in machines, loading software and network operating systems, telephony installation / support • Expertise with Cisco Switching, VoIP, and Call Manager. (CCNP AND CCNA) • Expertise in Routing Protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, HSRP, VRRP, NSRP, JSRP) • Expertise with Firewall devices and security measures. Juniper experience preferred. • Expertise in building / configuring Cisco Unified Communications systems and features, such as: Dial Plans, Translation Patterns, Route Patterns, Device Pools, SRST, Voice Gateways, Unity Connection, Cisco Jabber IM & Presence, etc. • Expertise in Cisco Video technologies including Telepresence, VCS and TMS • Knowledge of Avaya PBX a plus • Expertise in SIP Trunking, VoIP protocols – SIP, H.323, VoIP Media, Web Collaboration • Knowledge of Layer 2 network design and standards, including Ethernet WAN technologies, 802.1x and 802.3xx • Knowledge of Riverbed WAN Optimization a plus • Knowledge of Active Directory (AD) a plus • Effective written and verbal communication skills • Ability to analyze and resolve day-to-day problems • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload • Ability to interface with all levels of employees • Ability to train and direct staff of technical peers • Must meet specified deadlines • Direct contact with upper management, peers, vendors and service providers. Thank you, Raj Nandi [email protected]
