- Analyze and recommend network optimization of all aspects to include Voice & data networks, security protocols, server optimization, virtualization and network protocols. - Routing Protocols - EIGRP, OSPF and BGP will be used on an everyday basis - . Experience in HP Procurve switches - . Experience in Switching (L2, L3 etc) - . Experience in VoIP/QoS - Layer 2 protocols - Frame Relay, ATM, PPP, HDLC, ISDN, PRI will be used frequently as well - Working Knowledge on MPLS (L2 & L3 VPN) will be added advantage. - Contractor will be design, recommend and implement VPN technologies like IPSec protocol and implementation on routers and firewalls - Will engineer, implement and support large operations and deployments - Use of Cisco IP Telephony Products and/or multi platform (Avaya/Nortel) TDM and IPT environment will be a large part of daily tasks - VoIP Protocols - H.323, H.248, SIP, MGCP, SCCP will be used on a regular basis - Expertise with VoIP Media - RTP/RTCP - Signaling Protocols - ISDN, CAS, Analog, T1/E1 PRI, E&M will also be regularly used - Installation, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting of multi platform PBX environment - Deployment of IP phones, including voice mail administration - Knowledge of the traditional telephone system, and its architecture. - Public Internet routing - Certifications: CCNA, CCVP, CCNP - They will design, engineer, implement and support security and network protocols and hands on implementation - Overall network architecture to include LAN and WAN design and optimization - SOX and PCI compliancy will be an additional responsibility for this position - Good presentation and communication skills - Good project documentation skills 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