Digital Field Communications Engineer / England

Digital Field Communications Engineer – Surrey - 3 Years Contract 

Digital Field Communications Engineer ESSENTIALS:-  Proven ability to drive enterprise network architect best practices broadly and deeply.  Strong exposure to delivery of highly scalable economically feasible and high performing sytems and networks within a functional deliver matrix of EPC, TSI, OCT, I&C, Enterprise IT&S and Major porject environment.  10 Years experience in a data communications and network infrastructure solutions with extensive exp of Technical Assurance within an EPCenvironment in the Oil & Gas industry preferably Upstream Gas business.  Expert knowledge of Edge, Access, Distribution and Transmission layers. Certification and hand on experience in Cisco CPT, Cisco DEDM, WAN/LAN routing protocols (EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, HSRP, OSPF, ehternet switch technologies (spanning tree (STP/RSTP) Wireless network technologies . Design and implementation MPLS and QoS



Travel

25% - Mainland Europe/Africa/Far East

Digital Field Communications Engineer Job Description

• Analyse the designed network to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement
• Collaborate with App Development, IT Ops, IT Security teams and the business on new requirements; and develop networking architectural designs to fit
• Interface and work with Enterprise Network Portfolios and regional Service Owners to validate the designs and support models
• Perform network modelling, analysis, and planning
• Produce Architecture Designs and roadmaps, and author both high and low?level design (HLD's/LLD's) for (u)(W)LAN network layers and transport, as well as Voice,
• Web/email Filtering, remote access, LAN, security platforms, remote access, WSUS and Anti?Virus servers, and load balancing
• Shape, design and propose compelling integrated designs to meet both functional and non?functional business requirements.
• Lead technical discussions with service companies around their WAN/communications strategy and MPLS offerings
• Coordinate with relevant Service Owners to deliver any specific configurations for software and hardware commissioning and operations
• Support Commissioning and System Handover activities and facilitate the transition process from projects to operations with the Service Owner
• Support Tender evaluations and selections of networking services and products, and work closely with PSCM and Telco vendors to procure services
• Assess vendor test strategies and govern test plans
• Inspect and verify Digital Field Communications systems

Digital Field Communications Engineer Essential Criteria & Qualifications:

• Proven ability to drive enterprise architecture best practices broadly and deeply, while able to articulate and convincingly influence decision?makers on operation support requirements
• Strong exposure in the delivery of highly scalable, economically feasible and high performing systems and networks, within a functional deliver matrix of Engineering
• Procurement Contractor, Telecommunications Systems Integrator, Operational
• Critical Telecommunications group, Instruments and Controls, Enterprise IT&S and
• Major Project environment exposure to business theory, business process development, governance processes, management and budgeting
• Over 10 years’ experience in a Telecommunications Engineer, Architect or Technical
• Assurance role within the Oil and Gas industry, and preferably within the Upstream Gas business
• Expert knowledge of Network Infrastructure Architecture and Operational Critical
• Systems such as Fibre and Microwave Transmission layers
• Deep understanding and knowledge of project management, application management, risk management and quality management methodologies, standards and associated processes
• Certification and hand?on experience in some of the following; Cisco CPT, WAN and LAN routing protocols (EIGRP, IGRP, BGP, HSRP); Ethernet switch technologies (spanning tree (STP/RSTP); Wireless network technologies: 802.11/ABGN, Cisco WCS and access points; Network authentication protocols and Network monitoring protocols. Design and implementation MPLS and QoS

Digital Field Communications Engineer Desirable Criteria & Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills, willing to challenge and be challenged
• Strong interpersonal skills working at all levels in an organisation
• Strong attention to detail and delivery focused
• Strong motivation with proactive approach to find options and solutions

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK