Network Engineer
Burbank, CA

Job Description

Implement & Support all (Corporate & Production) data/wireless networks for Technicolor Globally including LAN, MAN,WAN, WLAN & Firewalls (mainly around Juniper platform -EX/QFX/SRX/MX). Participate in all aspects of IP Network Engineering functions relating to Technicolor worldwide network to comply with Technicolor policies & standards. Contribute to the design/engineering of data network solutions. Ideal candidate is a Senior Network Engineer with the ability, willingness & flexibility to balance hands-on operations, work with project management and pre-sales, who has a team spirit and who can mentor junior engineers / contractors:

Essential Functions

PROJECTS

* Translate the customer needs into feasible solutions and follow-up plan
* Ability to collect requirements (functional, technical) and understand global contexts and related constraints
* Turn conceptual ideas into complete network designs
* Analyze different options from a service, technical and financial standpoint (cost analysis)
* Assist in the solutions selection process (RFP/RFQs writing and analysis of answers / Service-Technical parts)
* Scope & lead (technically hands-on) the planning and execution of data telecom projects and Technology migrations
* Ensure project deliverables match client expectations by proactively informing manager of progress/obstacles.
* Take a leadership role and provide technical direction on Internet & addressing practices, VPNs, Firewalls, Proxies, IDS/IPS, etc.
* Help develop & implement standards and best practices.
* Provide guidance, mentoring, and leadership to other members of technical staff.

OPERATIONS

Configuration

* Manage the IP addressing plan for Technicolor and related change in routers configuration.
* Produce device configurations from detailed design documents as per the client's standards (Switches & Routers).
* Perform capacity planning and monitoring/resolution of alerts.

Change Management

* Participate in the Change Management Process, Design Reviews, and other client interactions to ensure a high-degree of client satisfaction.

Support / Troubleshooting

* Resolve complex network issues/outages & communicate root-cause/remediation plan.
* Follow up escalation & contribute to monthly QoS meetings with vendors.
* Provide telecom operational support if escalated to the global team for the Americas region.

Required Experience

Required Education

* Masters or Bachelor's degree or relevant qualifications in networking / telecoms/IT.
* Network Certification --Juniper/CISCO/ALCATEL network products (JNCIA-Junos, JNCIS-ENT, CCNP, CCDP, CCIE and/or Alcatel equivalent). Any Aruba WLAN is desired.

Technical Skills

* MUST have very strong hands-on knowledge and at least 5 years' experience in networking: demonstrate knowledge of Layer 3 Switching, TCP/IP, IP routing (BGP/OSPF , ISIS), of networking standards (ANSI, IETF, ISO, ITU-T, IEEE, NIST,), understanding of peering, MPLS , Metro-Ethernet. WLAN experience desirable.
* Proven track record of project managing/plan/design/config/implementation of regional/global networks.
* Solid experience in troubleshooting issues, including relationship with carriers/vendors/internal customers.
* Practical knowledge of hardware/software network security platforms and VPN's. - Operational knowledge of CISCO, Juniper and ALCATEL devices.
* Hands-on experience with routing/switching infrastructures, transport technology, network protocols.
* Nice to have knowledge of Centralized IPT/WVoIP/Mobile data.
* Not essential but nice to have knowledge of Extreme/Bluecoat/Nokia checkpoint products.

Interpersonal Skills

* Customer Service; ability to work in a multicultural corporation and flexible with global time zone.
* Team player, problem solving & owning to the end attitude.
* Strong ability to communicate technical subjects/ network requirements to non-technical audiences.
* Capable of independent decision making based on broad managerial direction.
* Capable of writing & presenting documents/presentations (English) to help make decisions.

Languages

* Ability to read, write and speak English
* Bilingual preferred

Working Hours

* Ability to be "on call" during week days and out of hours/weekends.

Travel

* International business trips may be required.

Technicolor is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.