Network Engineer Specialist

Western Digital is one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, providing cost-effective products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. We are seeking a Network Engineer Specialist to join our team!

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the on-going operational support of the WAN environment for the World Headquarter facility in Lake Forest, CA. This includes but is not limited to the on-going day-to-day MAC (moves, ads, changes) activity, switch operation and maintenance of all hardware. This position is also responsible for Architectural Design Engineering changes due to new technological platform changes within the telecommunications network. This position requires knowledge base on the WAN/LAN environment and how the infrastructure ties into the various PC’s, services and other devices. The corporate LAN/WAN architecture is based on 10/100/1000 Ethernet protocol with interconnectivity via ATM, frame relay, MPLS platform, DSL-VPN services, 802.11g wireless network, dialup and the Internet. Domestic or international travel may be required. Must be well versed and experienced in working with global telecommunication carriers. This includes Tier 1 carriers (AT&T, Verizon Business, NTT, BTT, COX, Sprint, as well as the LEC and PTT carriers throughout the world. Must be will versed in the pricing of these services whether they are purchased, leased, or rented on a month to month basis. Must be capable off working with Purchasing, Finance, Legal on new contract renewals and or assisting in the awarding of contracts from Request for Proposals that are being evaluated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide detailed support for WAN environment Provide detailed support for new WAN/LAN implementations Provide detailed support for network monitoring of the WAN environment (globally) Provide detailed support for the remote access environment Provide detailed support for trend analysis reporting Work along with Senior Engineers with implementation of network policies and procedures Work along with Network Manager with vendor management Work along with Network Manager with coordination of services with LEC, CLEC’s, and IXC’s Respond to trouble tickets received from the Corporate Help Desk for all corporate sites Work along with Senior Engineers on architectural network redesigns Provide detailed support for cable infrastructure build out Provide detailed support to I.T. counterparts in Asia and Europe

REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, or equivalent experience 3 – 5 years IT related experience Hands on experience with a telecommunications company, or within an Information Technology organization. This should include basic knowledge of telephony, networking, public telephone switched network, and familiar with other I.T. disciplines CCNA certification or equivalent required Working knowledge of network hardware, protocols and internet standards, including TCP IP, MPLS, IPSEC, Cisco IOS, SSL,IEEE 802.11, DNS, DHCP, and WINS, BGP, OSPF and EIRGP. Familiar with Microsoft Windows (XP to Window Server 2003

CONTACT INFORMATION:

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take on this challenge, please submit your resume directly to:  marcy.marmont@wdc.com . We look forward to receiving your resume soon!