Job summary:

Job description:

*** Skype interview; very long term project; initial PO till 6/30/2020 with extensions ***

• Maintain the systems network for ROCS, PADS, RDS, Positive Train Control (PTC) and future SCADA and TPS, etc. 
•  Develop and implement system security protocols. 
•  Design and maintain cabling in existing facilities; plan and install cabling in new facilities. 
•  Monitor and report on network performance metrics (including identifying when circuits and hardware are operating near maximum capacity). 
•  Troubleshoot and debug network-related problems to correct malfunctions and/or other operational difficulties. 
•  Maintain all systems are functional to ensure optimal ongoing performance. 
•  Approve and oversee operating manuals/procedures developed by various system providers and vendors. 
•  Administer the office systems warranty and long term maintenance support service agreements. 
•  Coordinate with other engineering functions on network systems.
• Address network interface issues that relate to all subsystems integration and interface (i.e, on-board, communications, office train control, and wayside). 
•  Review and approve the preparation of network configuration engineering designs, drawings, and specifications. 
•  Identify and resolve technical issues. 
•  Perform project design reviews for regulatory compliance and cost effectiveness. 

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related field. 
• 5 years experience
•  Three (3) years of network administration experience in a Linux/UNIX based server environment, including integration of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) hardware and software. Work experience in a Railroad System Engineering environment is highly desirable. 
• Must have experience with Bourne Again Shell (BASH), Ruby, and Python in a variety of operating system environments including Windows and Linux/Unix. 
•  Working knowledge with software, computers, operating systems (such as UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft), data communications, information assurance, data security, and networking technologies. 
•  Working knowledge of software and network protocols, and system integration with Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) hardware and software. 
•  Experience with messaging protocols such as Red Hat Enterprise (RHE), and Advance Messaging Queuing Protocol (AMQP). 
•  Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. 
•  Must have effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills. 
•  Must possess or get  a valid California driver license with a safe driving record.

Contact the recruiter working on this position:

The recruiter working on this position is Ajay Chappidi(Shaji Team)
His/her contact number is +(1) (202) 6290353
His/her contact email is ajayc@msysinc.com

Our recruiters will be more than happy to help you to get this contract.