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NJ Transit Sr. Network Engineer

Software Technology Inc

NJ Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Science, Computer Security, Customer Relations, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Facilities and Maintenance, High Availability, Hubs, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Modems, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Support, Network Traffic Analysis, Operational Support, PBX (Private Branch eXchange), Performance Tuning/Optimization, Radio Frequency, Security Auditing, Technical Analysis, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Equipment, Telephony, Wireless Communications, Wireless WAN, Work From Home
LOCATION
NJ Newark, NJ
POSTED
1 day ago
The Senior Network Engineer supports NJ TRANSIT's network modernization, wireless mobility, and infrastructure resiliency initiatives.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Designs, implements, supports, and maintains enterprise network/wireless infrastructure across NJ Transit facilities including data centers, rail stations, bus garages, office buildings, transportation hubs, dispatch centers, maintenance facilities, and remote locations.
  • Designs, implements, and supports wireless cellular technologies including LTE, 5G, DAS, wireless WAN (WWAN), and mobile network solutions.
  • Supports highly available network/wireless infrastructure for 24x7 transportation operations with focus on resiliency, redundancy, and operational continuity. Performs cellular/wireless signal analysis, coverage validation, interference troubleshooting, and cellular performance optimization.
  • Supports out-of-band (OOB) connectivity solutions utilizing cellular technologies for remote infrastructure management and resiliency.\\
  • Determines and analyzes user requirements for voice and data services/equipment. Participates in vulnerability remediation, security audits, incident response, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
  • Evaluates technical and cost proposals for telecommunications equipment, systems and services and prepares recommendations to immediate supervisor.
  • Performs voice and data traffic engineering analysis to assure that telecommunications services are optimized and satisfactory level of service is maintained/improved.
  • Participates in vulnerability remediation, security audits, incident response, and infrastructure hardening initiatives.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related major or equivalent.
Knowledge & Skills

  • CradlePoint Modem Device Configuration skills and Operational Support
  • Four (4) or more years of applied experience in the telecommunications field, including voice and data.
  • Experience to include working in a major PBX and\\or network environment with extensive client interaction in the implementation/support of data and voice networks.
  • Experience with wireless cellular technologies including LTE, 5G, DAS, cellular gateways/modems, and carrier network services preferred.
  • Knowledge of wireless network architecture, RF fundamentals, carrier connectivity, and mobile communications infrastructure preferred.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical wireless infrastructure and transportation communications systems preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Industry certifications such as CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, Cisco Wireless or equivalent preferred.
Working Environment
  • Requires fieldwork at transportation facilities, remote sites, data centers, rail stations, bus garages and outdoor locations. Locations to be provided as it will be dependent upon where the work is needed. Candidate can expect 1-2 days per week in office at 2 Gateway, Newark NJ and remainder of days per week at one of the sites. Candidate will not work from home.
  • May require after-hours support for emergency wireless/cellular outages and maintenance activities.


    Required/Desired Skills
    SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof Experience
    CradlePoint Modem Device Configuration SkillsRequired4Years
    Applied experience in the telecommunications field, including voice and data.Required4Years
    Experience to include working in a major PBX and/or network environment with extensive client interaction in the implementation/support of dataRequired4Years
    Experience with wireless cellular technologies including LTE, 5G, DAS, cellular gateways.Required4Years
    Knowledge of wireless network architecture, RF fundamentals, carrier connectivity & mobile communications infrastructure Required4Years
    Experience with Cisco, Cradlepoint, Sierra Wireless, Digi, Aruba or similar wireless networking platformsRequired4Years
    Industry Certifications: CCNP, CWNA, CWNP, Cisco Wireless or equivalentHighly desired0

    Questions
    No.Question
    Question1Where is the candidate located, city/state?
    Question2Does the candidate agree to split their time between being on site in Newark, NJ and performing field work? (NOT Hybrid)
    Question3What is the candidate's email address?

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