WAN Engineer & Architect
Who we are:
Globalstar pioneered personal safety by introducing its SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger in 2007.
Today, leveraging its low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, Globalstar reliably connects and protects assets, transmits key operational data, and saves lives – from any location – for consumers, industrial companies and government agencies in over 120 countries.
With a portfolio that includes SPOT GPS messengers, next-generation IoT products and modems, and cloud-based telematics solutions, Globalstar’s cost effective satellite-powered innovations give users visibility and intelligence for improving safety and operational efficiencies.
What we offer:
* Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
* Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries
* Health & Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program
Job Summary:
The WAN Architect / Engineer designs, implements and supports the Globalstar WAN network.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Duties/Responsibilities:
* Responsible for WAN design, implementation, support, and documentation.
Platforms include Firewalls, Routers, layer2 switching related to SD-WAN, Point to Point, and WAVE telecom circuits.
* Traffic routing, security, bandwidth and QoS control on the WAN network
* Monitor network performance, SLAs, and troubleshoot WAN related issues
* Engineering of diverse access fiber plant at ground stations and demarc extensions
* Maintain WAN configuration and backups of WAN Edge devices
* Test and turnup of new WAN circuits with telco and ground station staff
* Interface with IT other networking engineers and other departments as required
Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills:
* WAN design: Experience with WAN architectures (MPLS, VPN, SD-WAN, MPBGP)
* Network security: Familiarity with firewall configurations, ACLs, and threat mitigation
* Cloud connectivity: Knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and connectivity options
* Automation: Familiarity with network automation and configuration tools (Ansible, Python, Netbox, etc.)
* Optical: Has used leased wave technologies and able to design and turn up associated systems.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office
* Familiarity with NetSuite
Physical Premises and Redundancy:
* Facility design: Understanding of data center design principles, power, cooling, and space planning
* Redundancy and resilience: Ability to design and implement redundant systems, including diverse facility entrances and carrier circuit diversity.
Familiar with reading and interpreting KMZs of routes and ability to negotiate their best practice.
Mindset and S...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: New Orleans, US-LA
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: IT
- Recruiter: Globalstar Inc.
- Contact: Lindsey Nathanson
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: WANEN001484-00001
- Posted: 2025-03-07 07:23:25 -
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