Network Engineer Manager

A Network Engineer/Manager is required to work on an Internet-based telematics project. Candidates must have experience designing, deploying and maintaining global IT infrastructure systems in support of Windows .NET based real-time applications, scalable database storage systems and wireless communications with mobile devices. Experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls and content switches/load balancers in a high availability redundant network infrastructure is required. Our environment is dynamic, collaborative and team-oriented. Candidates must possess a high degree of initiative, focus, flexibility, drive and self motivation. Excellent English communication skills are a requirement. The Network Engineering Manager will: • Manage and lead network and system engineers to implement and maintain a global IP Network. Personnel will be spread across global locations. • Develop and implement ITSM processes for management of service levels, change, capacity, availability, continuity, security, incidents, and problems related to the network infrastructure and service delivery and support. • Design, implement, test and support IP Network changes, data center interconnects, Frame Relay, DS3 and VPN links between wireless carriers and customers. • Optimize the performance and cost of the IP Network. • Manage relationships with wireless carriers and manage device certification and end-to-end network and application testing with the mobile devices. • Plan and carry out deployment projects for new carriers, data centers and unique customer implementations. • Provide 24x7 on-call support for production networks, on a rotational basis. • Collect and analyze network bandwidth and utilization data from a variety of sources to support product pricing, capacity planning, and other business decisions. • Manage and resolve complex problems involving interaction between server hardware, mobile device hardware, applications and IP networks by working with hardware developers, software developers, equipment vendors and customers. • Work with wired and wireless data network providers to debug and resolve customer affecting service issues. • Write and perform end-to-end system test procedures particularly related to testing the wireless device interaction with the IP network and failover between redundant network components. • Perform a variety of related duties and tasks as required. Education requirements: Univeristy degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or similar field. Cisco CCNA certification is desired; CCNP or CCIE certification is a plus. Experience requirements (years): 5+ Years IT Infrastructure Engineering Skill requirements: Globally distrbuted IT infrastructure in support of real-time Telematics applications. Scalable, fault tolerant, disaster recovery, integration with wireless carriers. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to solve complex problems. • Experience designing, implementing, and supporting Wide Area Networks with VPN’s and dedicated circuits. • Experience using Wireshark or other network sniffers to debug routing problems. • Experience using, and a good understanding of routing and redundancy protocols including BGP, OSPF, HSRP, and EIGRP. • Experience using Cisco MARS and firewall IDS or IPS modules. • Experience with operational details GPRS and other wireless networks. • Ability to travel (US and internationally) for about 1 week every 3 or 4 months. In today's fast paced world, increasing productivity is key to business success. With this in mind, Trimble is changing the way we work through the use of information technology by linking positioning to productivity. Trimble applies the latest in advanced positioning technology, application-specific software and wireless communications to make field and mobile workers in commerce and government significantly more efficient. We offer solutions in the fields of surveying, construction, agriculture, fleetand asset management, public safety, mapping and more. Trimble was recognized in 2006 for its performance by being named to several prestigious lists, including BusinessWeek's 100 HotGrowth Companies and Business 2.0 Magazine's 100 Fastest Growing Tech Companies. For over 25 years, Trimble has created unique positioning products that help customers grow their business. Our portfolio includes over 700 patents and serves as the basis for the broadest spectrum of positioning offerings in the industry. Company: Trimble Navigation Limited Location: Trimble Navigation Limited Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Company: Trimble Navigation Limited