LAN / WAN Planning and Support
Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Description:

The Technology Planning and Support function provides enhanced coordination of service transition and release functions in support critical requests, projects and programs. They serve as a service delivery lead of the "end to end" processes supporting the evolution and ongoing support of the IP Network in response to projects (all types), upgrades, and service and feature enhancements and for remediation/break-fix services. The work is always in alignment to the current and approved architectural, roadmaps, technology standards and templates, governance and change management and overall "firm wide" processes and policies.

The technology areas of focus for the role includes, Data Center and End User networks, public and private transport systems, WAN, Optical systems and emerging technologies such as Switched-Ethernet, LTE, (etc.), SDWAN, Cloud and Virtualized services, Corporate/Branch and Building Networking including Wireless LAN. Knowledge in related technology areas such as Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions and Network Transport Services is required. Network Appliance, Video and Unified Communications knowledge are important.

Key to this role is a general understanding of networking technologies and functions including Operations, Architecture and Engineering polices, Product and Service Management, Business Services and Finance. The Technical Program/Project Manager must be mindful of how their role impacts the firm's business and reputation. Concepts such as driving value, always delivering quality, keeping commitments, being on-time and under-budget, effective and detail communications and understanding how their work impacts how the firm competes in the market place are important. An understanding of Project and Program Management practices and processes is key.

Required:

Applicant must have prior experience with Data Center and End User networks, public and private transport systems, WAN, Optical systems and emerging technologies such as Switched-Ethernet, LTE, (etc.), SDWAN, Cloud and Virtualized services, Corporate/Branch and Building Networking including

Wireless LAN. Knowledge in related technology areas such as Voice and Voice over IP (VoIP) solutions and Network Transport Services is required. Network Appliance, Video and Unified Communications knowledge are important.

Desired;

* Leadership; Self-starter, self-directed and shows initiative
* Focused on execution, delivery and commitment to dates
* Can tie strategy and actions to business impact and results
* Strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to communicate and influence upward as well as laterally.
* Organized and detail oriented
* Strong technical acumen
* Ability to partner with others for the good of the initiative

Posting Date: 06/21/2019

Location: Jersey City, NJ, 101 HUDSON ST (NJ2101), - United States

Travel: No

Full / Part-time: Full time

Hours Per Week: 40

Shift: 1st shift