Senior Network Engineer (PTC) ***$4,000 Signing Bonus

At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership.

RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience.

Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

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Due to federal requirements and growing technology in the Railroad Industry, the industry is becoming increasingly IT-Centric and new technology focused.

The N-Line System uses a first of it’s kind technology that is being implemented in rail systems across the nation. RTD provides on-the-job training for Rail Specific knowledge.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to the rules and regulations of the RTD FRA Drug & Alcohol Policy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Responsible for monitoring, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, optimizing, and repairing all aspects of the Back Office, Wayside, and Onboard PTC communications systems.

Develops network design and plans for organizational networks and develops and implements a five-year network plan that takes into account growth, high availability and disaster recovery.

Regularly monitors the performance, availability and latency of network systems.

Defines system requirements. Installs, configures, maintains / repairs server hardware / software and evaluates new technologies, methodologies and technology trends to ensure that network infrastructure meets current and future needs.

Performs monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, alteration, optimizing, and repairing of SCADA, CCTV, PAVMS, Emergency Telephones, CTC, and ATC and PTC systems.

Plans, coordinates and conducts functional and feasibility studies and cost / benefit analyses to determine the adaptability of established and proposed information system network applications.

Develops and supports standards for the use of wide-area network (WAN) services and recommends policies for WAN desktop hardware and software.

Maintains information technology inventory records of wide-area and local area network hardware and software as well as coordinating repairs and quality control tests.

Designs solutions to systems problems, updates systems / software to current releases and integrates and coordinates diverse technologies.

Initiates and evaluates the most current technology available and prepares written recommendations for implementation.

Creates and maintains user accounts, manages user groups, assigns network permissions and other System Administrator duties.

Analyzes and configures system backup strategy for SCADA servers and clients. Analyzes backup issues when they occur and resolves problems to insure successful backups.

Documents software installations, software patch releases, key system configuration changes, and hardware and network modifications and develops and implements a disaster recovery plan.

OTHER :

All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or closely related field preferred.

Cisco Certified Network Professional or Cisco Certified Design Professional certification or equivalent experience highly desired.

A minimum of six years of experience in the analysis, installation, administration and troubleshooting of all aspects of a data network.

A minimum of six years of experience working with TCP / IP, VPN, IPsec, tunneling, T1, T3, DSL, ISDN, fiber optics, gigabit Ethernet, VLANs, , OSPF, BGP, Cisco IOS, VRRP, QOS, ACLs, VoIP, spanning tree, SNMP, RADIUS, IPS / IDS.

Rail Experience preferred, not required

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Proficiency in advanced analysis, installation, administration and troubleshooting of a data network.

Proficiency in System Administration functions

Proficiency in network design and planning.

Proficiency in auditing and documentation methods and practices.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Ability to use sound judgment.

Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.

Ability to support critical systems after hours, nights and weekends as needed in a 24 / 7 / 365.

OR :

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The work environment is a split between office work and field work which may require working outdoors at all hours and all weather conditions.

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 10 / 25 / 2024. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

This position is eligible for a $4,000 signing bonus starting immediately. The new-hire signing bonus pays out in four $1,000 installments upon these milestones :

Successful completion of probation period

Six-month anniversary of date of hire

One-year anniversary of date of hire

Eighteen-month anniversary of the hire date

RTD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, or protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, genetic information, disability, service in the military, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Pay Range : $100, - $141, Annual

$100, - $141, Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.

Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.