Network Load Balancing Engineer

Where

Atlanta, GA

What you'll be doing

The network load balancing engineer leads and coordinates the maintenance of complex data, voice or video network hardware and systems; investigates and resolves complex network and hardware matters of significance; researches, analyzes, isolates and resolves errors; assesses and evaluates current and future systems. S/he provides technical support and guidance on network design issues. Provides problem resolution of complex problems to less experienced personnel. Evaluates and tests data, voice, or video networking technologies to establish their potential use. Designs appropriate testing routines or scripts; may conduct more complex testing to meet specified requirements. Designs, implements, and maintains more complex LAN, WAN, or voice systems in accordance with specified requirements. Analyzes data, voice, or video network documentation and assists in communicating to management regarding the current operational status of networks. The candidate determines methods and procedures for new data, voice, or video technologies to ensure performance. Determines approach for customer, based on assessment of customer needs. The incumbent provides consultation, support, and guidance to organizations and clients. May develop and conduct training as needed or appropriate. The applicant participates in discussions regarding project decisions and project direction at the executive level. Manages client expectations and balances the needs of organization and client to ensure satisfaction for all relevant parties. Participates in proposal efforts and sales calls to ensure product meets client specifications. Prepares proposal documentation and information to meet customer requirements. Recommends data, voice or video network investment decisions to management and customers based on results of independent assessment of current and future network performance, stability, and network management issues. Performs cost analyses and vendor comparisons to ensure cost-effective and efficient operations; measures feasibility of various approaches, makes recommendations as appropriate. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

What your background should be

Microsoft certified IT professional (MCITP)/Microsoft certified systems engineer (MCSE): Lync 2010 required. (Ms Lync 2013 certification not required at time of hire, but must obtain within 12 months of hire date). The candidate should have 3+ years of in-depth Microsoft infrastructure and configuration/installation experience with Microsoft exchange, office communications server/Lync, and active directory. 3+ years of experience with active directory and OCS/Lync 2010 integration and a thorough understanding of issues related to implementing active directory and Lync on large, distributed networks. 6+ years of experience with windows server including 2008 R2/2012 R2, SQL server including 2008/2012, and IIS. S/he should have experience designing, deploying and managing highly available Lync infrastructures (network load balancing, HA/DR, QOS, etc.). Qualified candidate should be familiar with related technologies to support Lync backup/recovery, monitoring, mobile messaging, archiving, etc. The incumbent should have knowledge of enterprise voice deployments with integration into existing PBX infrastructure (AVAYA). Extensive knowledge of sip routing with familiarity in integrating with Cisco video endpoints (Tandberg, Cisco Telepresence). S/he should have demonstrated, exceptional communication and presentation skills, superior system documentation skills, strong project management experience specifically managing and completing concurrent projects. Good network performance modeling or benchmarking skills, skilled in time, priority, and task management, interpersonal skills to interact with customers and team members.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree in engineering, computer science, management information systems, or equivalent, or related field preferred

Who is the client company

This is an American multinational corporation that provides information technology (IT) services and professional services.
If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com