Senior Telecom/Network Engineer

Are you an experienced Senior Telecom/Network Engineer with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Telecom/Network Engineer to work at their company in Rochester, MN.

Position Summary: The Senior Telecom/Network Engineer will design, configure, manage, troubleshoot, support, and implement the Telecom/Network Infrastructure. Also performs project management and coordinates the efforts of varied support staff.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Under general direction, actively involved in decisions on technical direction, architecture design, and product selection for the enterprise telecom/data network.
• Assists and sometimes leads the deployment of telecom/network technology.
• Exercises a high level of independent judgment.
• Analyzes complex technical issues where analysis of the situation requires evaluation and judgment.
• Provides input to short and long-term section strategy and budget planning.
• Assists with analysis of telecom/network infrastructure services.
• Proactively explores new technologies and integrates them into Mayo's technical and business processes.
• Using established tools, actively monitors telecom/network services for problems and then resolves them.
• Plans and leads local and medium-sized enterprise projects and performs project management, coordinating the efforts of internal and external staff with the customer and business needs.
• Occasionally oversees projects and tasks assigned to project team members and may be asked to provide input for their evaluations.
• Occasionally works under stressful conditions, leading medium-sized implementations and troubleshooting efforts that may have significant patient care and/or financial impact to the organization.
• May be required to perform some of the duties of a Telecom/Network Specialist.
• Will represent the Unit to various committees at Mayo.

Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of telecom/network concepts, protocols, and the 7-layer OSI model.
• In-depth understanding of basic telecom/network management and monitoring tools.
• Understands the interrelations of telecom/network technology and other information technology.
• Must be able to work independently and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be customer-focused and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of personnel at various levels within and outside the institution.
• Good organizational and time management skills are required to handle the workload and track the various projects going on simultaneously.
• Solid analytical skills are also a necessity.
• Should demonstrate the presence of skills such as coaching, human relations and leading effective meetings.