Red River · 8 hours ago
Sr Network Engineer Optical Transport
O'Fallon, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expRed River is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to join our growing team! The Sr. Network Engineer possesses expert-level knowledge in the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of infrastructure connectivity, including optical transport systems and ancillary devices, while providing operational support for fiber optic transmission systems.
Information TechnologyInfrastructureSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership in the pursuit of complex telecommunications and related optical fiber network architecture projects
Develop and refine network configuration documentation for customers and internal projects to help improve the quality of our security service delivery
Maintain industry certifications as required to retain strategic OEM partnerships
Work closely and collaborate with design engineering resources when scoping larger security related projects and programs
Assist with vendor management (Telecom Carrier and Original Equipment Manufacturer) related to large telecommunication projects
Assist pre-sales with customer engagements when applicable
Assist in developing, improving, and automating our delivery methodologies
Other business duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
7-10+ years related experience in a similar role
Current professional-level OEM certifications or equivalent experience
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret Clearance
Security+ or equivalent certification
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, to include Visio
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) across technical and nontechnical teams
Run projects autonomously or in large engineering team and project managers
Time management and ability to manage multiple projects in parallel
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight and mature judgment in planning, organizing and guiding extensive programs and activities of major consequence
Develop additional technical and professional skills through career-track curriculum and self-learning experiences
Understands business problems for customer base and is able to translate them into technical requirements
Understands and articulates respective Architecture discipline and provides technical services in the form of design, assessment, and analysis
Highly collaborative and able to drive to consensus, multiple competing ideas and solutions based on customer objectives
U.S. Citizenship Required
Preferred
Previous Technical Lead, Senior Engineering, or Principal Engineer experience
Previous experience in a long-term enterprise engineer role
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits
Company
Red River
Red River is a technology integrator that helps customers optimize business processes and maximize technology investments.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Acacia Partners
2021-06-01Acquired
2018-03-19Private Equity
Leadership Team
D
David Bates
Senior Director, Commercial Business Partner
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