ETHERNET EXPERT, Pre-Sales, Carrier Class Network

Ethernet Expert-Pre Sales, Carrier Class Network

Location: Home office in NY/NJ area

Salary $135K

Responsibilities: Conceptual studies of (future) network architectures and functionalities Network calculations: network planning, routing of multiple services through given network architectures, quantity structures with respect to equipment needed Specification functionalities of future releases, interface between customers and Strategic Product Development Support of strategic customers: general technical consulting, network optimization, network planning Business cases, e.g solutions vs. competitive or alternate solutions Competitors and market analysis Trainings: Give technical trainings on network concepts, competitors, and customers? requirements to sales, PLM, and where appropriate, to R&D. Also product training (architecture review) to customers, channel partners and service providers.

Requirements: In-depth knowledge of Ethernet technology, switches and routers as well as knowledge of both SONET / WDM-based networks and data-centric networks / LANs (IP, Fibre Channel) beneficial. Minimum of 5 years experience with network providers, data center, or telecom / router equipment suppliers, Strong Ethernet layer 2 and layer 3 knowledge including router configurations (Juniper, Cisco core router experience beneficial) Strong math skills beneficial for network design calculations Readiness to travel (50%) Knowledgeable in global network solutions, SLA, QOS in carrier class / service provider data communications solutions.