Job Description

Sr Mobile Network System Engineer (Linux, GSM, UMTS, LTE, VPN, Scripting) in Columbia, MD

GSM, Linux, LTE, Mobile Network Architectures, NAT, Network Administration, scripting, Shell, TCP/IP, UMTS

Location: Maryland

Job Function: Network System Engineer

Date Of Job Posting: 12-06-2017

Sr Mobile Network System Engineer (Linux, GSM, UMTS, LTE, VPN, Scripting) in Columbia, MD

Position: Sr Mobile Network System Engineer (Linux, GSM, UMTS, LTE, VPN, Scripting)

Location: Columbia, MD

Duration: Full-Time Permanent position (no contracts, no corp to corp, no remote)

Salary:Excellent Compensation with benefits

SKILLS: Linux, Network Administration, Mobile Network Architectures, TCP/IP, NAT, routing, switching, GSM, UMTS, LTE, firewall, VPN, Scripting, Python, Perl, Shell, Vi

ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE is REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION

Description:

Responsibilities:

•    Provide system installation support including; packaging breakout and installation of equipment; create installation drawings/instructions, cable management (to include fiber, coaxial, and twisted pair); initial OS and application software installation; generate as-built documents; initial system configuration and equipment checkout for proper operation including system implementation and troubleshooting support as it relates to the Keysight GSM, UMTS, and LTE network monitoring system elements.
•    Provide ongoing support of installed base of systems; remote and on-site troubleshooting, software and hardware updates; including 24/7 remote telephone support as needed
•    Provide solution design recommendations. Ensure software packages and as-built documents are current.
•    Duties also include: network planning, lab testing, lab support and troubleshooting and system administration support as related to Keysight systems deployed in the field or in customer lab facilities.
•    Planning and coordinating large and small scale network projects within a multi-vendor infrastructure environment in voice and data telecommunication networks.
•    Provide multi-level on-site customer training as it pertains to survey, planning, and installing system functionality and system operation.
•    Provide labor reporting, inventory management, indirectly manage other system engineers assigned to the program
•    As availability permits, support sales personnel in pre-sales activities for new business opportunities.

Job Qualifications:

•    Must have active security clearance
•    8+ years relevant experience required
•    Experience with hands-on rack and stack, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of telco grade servers and systems
•    Experience creating install guides and as-built documentation
•    Linux system and network administration experience
•    Experience with firewall and vpn configuration
•    Experience with scripting languages and programming a plus; python, perl, shell, vi
•    Strong knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, NAT, routing, and switching
•    Working knowledge of GSM, UMTS, and LTE mobile network architectures and protocols
•    Networking and security certifications a plus
•    Strong customer service and interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Program management experience a plus
•    Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
•    Active or recent US Security Clearance
•    Position will be located in Columbia, Maryland.

Our Ideal Candidate:
•    Will have Multi-tasking skills as well as a solid grasp of key communication technologies including Linux, TCP/IP, GSM, UMTS, and LTE.
•    Will have strong interpersonal networking and communication skills and be extremely customer oriented maintaining excellent working relationships inside the customer community.
•    Will be a senior system engineer who can also assist with program management duties.  Key areas of support include site surveys, planning, initial system installations and commissioning, fielded system support and troubleshooting, on-site system consulting, telephone support, and in some cases providing technical support for pre-sales efforts for Keysight GSM, UMTS, and LTE network monitoring systems.
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