Job Description

Description :

RESPONSIBILITIES: * Configure and maintain network and security components.

• Perform network and security risk assessments.
• Provide capacity and contingency planning, thorough documentation, reports and presentations to upper management.
• Implement new and/or execute current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the network.
• Research, analyze and implement software patches or hardware changes needed for any security- or network-related deficiencies.
• Provide support and mentorship for Jr. Network Engineers and the Network Operations Center.
• Evaluate and test new products, services and internal tools.
• Participate in Hotwire core network architecture development, including network evolution and vision, market expansions, new technologies roll out, MPLS, IPv6, product offering etc.
• Design, engineer and deploy BGP and OSPF Area-0 changes and upgrades
• Contribute to Hotwire network security tasks relevant to BGP and OSPF
• Identify, research and close network and security vulnerabilities
• Interact and represent Hotwire with peering and transit partners/vendors and others.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Participate in second-level (backup) on-call rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• At least 2 years as Network Engineer in a service provider in a similar role
• At least 5 years of relevant IP networking experience working for service providers or Telecom vendor
• Excellent understanding of BGP and OSPF including daily operations of both protocols for large networks
• Strong understanding and practical experience with IP Multicast
• Network security experience, including firewall and IDS/IPS appliances/functions
• Understanding of IPTV, preferably Mediaroom and video compression/distribution
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Security components (Firewalls, IDS/IPS)
• Must have Cisco CCIE certification

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