Security Telecommunication Engineer - LAN/WAN

PTAG is a Project Management Advisory & Services firm, which is recognized in the industry by Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, innovative service delivery partners and world leading industrial clients. We are looking for a Security Telecommunication Engineer - LAN/WAN to help us expand our presence with our clients in the Power Industry. We seek Project Professionals who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum project results.
PTAG's vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the selection, planning, and execution of their capital and sustaining projects.
Our values include:

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Improving project performance through the application of best practices
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Rochester, NY

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:

• Plans, evaluates, and implements existing network systems and makes recommendations for resources required to maintain and /or expand service levels.
• Responds to general technical network facility hardware and software problems utilizing a variety of hardware and software testing tools.
• Responds to requests for voice and data communications connectivity that are related to moves, adds, and changes within the customer community.
• Assists in the analysis, scheduling, acquisition, implementation, and documentation of telecommunications hardware, software, and facilities for assigned projects.
• Helps develop technical standards and interface applications.

Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills/Competencies

• Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
• Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience, standardization, develop business case and defend in front of stakeholders)
• Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by others
• Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC, etc.)
• Networking, Computer Security, and Databases - Understanding Networking, security, computer hardware, software applications, database structure, and data communication equipment.

Qualifications / Requirements:
Functional/job/business specific Competencies:

• General proficiency in several areas of SONET, Transmission, Signaling, Traffic Analysis, System Security, Local and Long-distance Carriers, LATA, Tariffs, and Billing Procedures.
• Understanding of data communications concepts including Network Topologies, Protocols, and LAN/WAN Integration (TCP/IP networks and PC/Server technologies). General knowledge of wireless technologies.
• General proficiency in several areas of site telecommunications infrastructure including Cable Types, Cabling Standards, Cabinet and Rack Layout, Distributing Frame Design, Terminations, Power Conditioning and UPS, Rectifier and Battery Systems
• Works with Network Management Center to develop Standard Operating Procedures and serves as escalation point complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of network solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in complex problem analysis.
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Experience in project management, and network technologies

Education & Experience Required:

• Requires a 4-year degree in a technical field, and minimum 3-5 years
• relevant experience working in a Telecom Network Architect /planning role or 10+ years of Telecom Network Architect experience, with equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education.

PTAG is growing and seeking project professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented company. PTAG provides industry competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including an employee share purchase plan. PTAG provides an environment to develop and grow professionally and personally.