Great opportunity for sharp Network Engineer to leverage theri experience in a large 100% up time required environment. In this role you will implement a customer-focused and enterprise-wide approach to the provisioning, operation, and management of the hardware and software providing data, video and voice communications forour client. By joining the team, you will have the opportunity to deliver significant benefits to the system, including maintaining or improving service quality and levels of IT responsiveness, innovation and support; providing accelerated voice, video and data services to the system through standardized architectures and processes as well as security improvements; and enhancing technical expertise. Job Summary and Responsibilities: The Network Engineer III provides senior level support in the operation and implementation of enterprise networks. This position provides advanced support for network systems including problem determination and resolution as necessary. This position provides network implementation and support services to Client and their Affiliates. This Engineer is considered the top-level support role within the operations and implementation team. Responsibilities of this role are: Take design and architecture documents and produces implementation plans and configuration templates; Uses network performance data to determine network inefficiencies or for problem resolution; Schedules and executes complex changes to the Enterprise network; Communicates with customers directly during problem resolution; Communicates directly with key vendors for problem resolution; Collaborates with peers in telephony, video, server and security spaces during complex problem resolution; Tests hardware and software for feature performance as well as compatibility with existing systems, hardware, software, and operating systems; Reviews customer requirements and participates in the development of network solutions to address requirements; Partners with business lines, and national IT providers to ensure successful migrations and achievement of program goals and objectives; Evaluates and tests designed solutions against requirements and produces necessary test documentation; Recommends standards and procedure development; Develops standards for networking processes; Provides support for complex network problem resolution; Mentors junior staff. Experience: 8+ Years of hands experience on an enterprise network Desired certifications: Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and job-related experience equal to 8-12 years. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated expertise in data communications and complex network designs including direct experience with Voice over IP protocols, Quality of Service, EIGRP, OSPF, BGP and VRF; Expertise with Cisco products including routers, switches and Wireless LAN products; Strong Understanding of problem, change, performance, and service level management, from both an operations as well as a requirements perspective Strong understanding of how network applications such as Lotus Notes and other applications work at the protocol level Strong interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, strong organizational and prioritization skills and strong customer service skills; Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve a common goal; Advanced ability to solve problems by considering available information, prioritizing and making timely decisions; correlating data using standard tools and approaches, spotting trends and applying sound risk management principles. ***Note*** Successful candidate must be able to pass criminal background and drug screening tests Must be US citizen or green card holder No third parties or corp to corp will be considered, direct individual applicants only