WAN Engineer

Who we are:

Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007. Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives - from any location - for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries. With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar's cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Financial Benefits:401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
• Health & Wellness:Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary:

The WAN Architect / Engineer designs, implements and supports the Globalstar WAN network.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for WAN design, implementation, support, and documentation. Platforms include Firewalls, Routers, layer2 switching related to SD-WAN, Point to Point, and WAVE telecom circuits.
• Traffic routing, security, bandwidth and QoS control on the WAN network
• Monitor network performance, SLAs, and troubleshoot WAN related issues
• Engineering of diverse access fiber plant at ground stations and demarc extensions
• Maintain WAN configuration and backups of WAN Edge devices
• Test and turnup of new WAN circuits with telco and ground station staff
• Interface with IT other networking engineers and other departments as required

Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) methodologies and terminology
• Expert knowledge of physical layer network engineering
• Optical Networking subjects such as SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking), OADM (Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing)
• WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technologies
• CCNP/CCIE level understanding of under- and overlay technologies
• Familiarity with workings of colocation hotels and internet hubs
• Understanding of global networking technologies and troubleshooting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
• Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with NetSuite

Education, Experience, and Licenses/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, or an equivalent Engineering degree
• Certifications and working knowledge of WAN technologies including MPLS, SD-WAN, P2P, VLANs, OSPF, VRF, BGP
• At least seven (7) years of experience in WAN engineering, traffic routing, and WAN security.

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Willingness and ability to work after regularly scheduled hours as needed
• Ability to sit at a desk for prolonged periods working on a computer (4 to 8 hours)
• Ability to operate the equipment used for the job
• Ability to lift 15 pounds at times
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities.This job description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position.The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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