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

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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