Our client, a large telecommunications company in Pittsburgh, is looking for a high level data engineer. On a daily basis, this person will provide highly visible customer support as required to ensure seamless network growth, customer satisfaction and network reliability through assistance on integration testing, fault management, overseeing necessary diagnoses, troubleshooting, maintenance service, and repair of complex routing environments and systems. To be qualified for this position, the ideal candidate will have an engineering degree or the equivalent years of data engineering experience. S/he must have excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, as this position is customer facing. S/he must have extensive experience configuring routers and switches. A strong knowledge of MPLS, OSPF, BGP, BFD, CES, ISIS, MSTP and other routing protocols is essential. Our candidate would also have a strong knowledge of and experience with converged IP environments. Join TEKsystems() and get your career on the fast track. As the leading technology staffing and services firm, we are passionate about deploying high-caliber IT and communications expertise. To satisfy our constant need for expertise, we actively seek talented Technical Professionals with all levels of information technology and communications skills. TEKsystems knows that every professional has different needs, so we'll work together to determine a suitable benefits package. We offer options to our Technical Professionals that could include: a health plan, 401k, provisions for vacation and holiday pay, and technical and professional training. With a foundation as the nation's largest IT staffing firm, we've become a billion-dollar services company by blending superior client service with an unrivaled ability to source and manage talent to precise specifications, resulting in successful technology executions. Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V