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.

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