Switch Engineer

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Switch Engineer

Responsible for Engineering and Design of all Switch equipment for multiple MSC's in the Gulf Coast Region.

Specific responsibilities include:
Planning-
Engineering, Provisioning and Implementation of Lucent ECP and 5ESS Switching systems.

Cisco 6500 Series Switch & Cisco 10,000 Series Router exp.
Review load capacity and critical triggers, and methodically growth switch components as needed to support growth

Forecast future switch needs including, but not limited to, SM's, PSU's, Circuit packs, floorspace & Power.
Ensure proper switch expansion to support growth of all MSC platforms
Develop and issue planning report for switches to be utilized by Region & HQ

Budgeting-
Work closely with Area and Manager to prepare and review annual budget
Track all Capital requirements related to the switches
Monitor all equipment expenditures
Prepare funding and PO requests and ensure vendor payment utilizing PeopleSoft

Track status of all orders, and expeditiously process packing slips upon receipt of equipment and services in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Equipment Procurement & Optimization-
Ensure optimum equipment utilization and efficiency.
Oversee equipment installation and acceptance

Project Management-
Design, procure equipment and manage expansion of MSC's

Focus on meeting committed deliverables and due dates
Aid in design, procure equipment and manage Switch expansions.

Candidate must have engineering or technical degree or equivalent job experience. Candidate must have experience with Lucent Switches. In addition, experience and proficiency in Xng is desired. Must be self motivated and have ability to complete tasks with little supervision. Strong Project Management and Communication skills with the ability to work closely with Team members.