Network Engineer

Position Title* Network Engineer Position Responsibilities THIS IS A TRAVEL POSITION 
NEED TO BE IN PHILLY OR NORTHEAST

• Leads Train Control System support staff in rigorous detailed technical analysis, design, development, and implementation of all aspects of the maintenance and enhancement of the Train Control Systems.
• Be an integral part of twenty-four by seven availability of four Train Control Systems facilities and network infrastructures, extensive fault-tolerant network capabilities ensuring continuous operations of train movement throughout the Train Control Systems.
• Configures, administers, and maintains RedHat, Windows systems.
• Interfaces with outside technical specialists in the review of system problem resolution, and system upgrades.
• Plans and implements operating systems, hardware, and software upgrades to maintain the equipment at a secure and reliable operating level.
• Configures and supports networking, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Helps Develop, implement, and monitor network security policy and practices.

Helps Develop operating and trouble-shooting procedures for technical staff. Assists with emergency system and network support technical staff on a 24/7 basis. Develops and maintains documentation on network architecture and administrative procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience required.
• Must have minimum 7 years’ experience in similar real-time SCADA control systems and their operations, and 7 years’ experience in networking, workstation, and server operating systems with detailed knowledge in the configuration, implementation and maintenance of multiple platform computer systems hardware and operating system software.
• Experience in progressing hardware/software projects through their entire lifecycle including specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation.
• Detailed knowledge in the design, configuration and maintenance of communications networks including switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Extensive knowledge in security practices on RedHat, Windows PC/Servers and network connections.
• Skill in oral and written communication to present technical designs, operational procedures, and system documentation.
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with individuals and committees with diverse, non-technical backgrounds.
• Experience in progressing hardware/software projects through their entire lifecycle including specification, design, implementation, testing, maintenance, and documentation.

General knowledge of railroad operations and signaling and electrification concepts.

• Position requires occasional overnight and weekend work while performing maintenance or upgrades that require system or network outage.
• Position requires occasional scheduled On Call duty during peak periods or other critical times.
• Time sensitive emergency situations require immediate fault identification and implementation of corrective action in high-pressure situations.

Travel 25 percent.