Company Overview
MDS (Micro-Data Systems) is a leading technology consulting firm and Managed Services Provider. We build, implement, monitor, and staff technology and security infrastructures that allow organizations in regulated and unregulated industries to focus on their core operations. For thirty years, we have helped businesses and government keep up with the latest technology, adapt to changing conditions, and liberate management from IT challenges – all while delivering near flawless support. With certified experts, predictable billing, and real-time reporting, we enable our clients to achieve the extraordinary.
About the job
Qualifications:
Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent preferred.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Eight (8) years’ experience implementing and managing voice and data networks.
- Extensive experience in designing and managing enterprise and industrial-level network architectures.
- Deep knowledge of network protocols, infrastructure, and security practices, including MPLS, SD-WAN, and cloud integrations.
- Familiarity with utility-specific technologies and standards, such as SCADA systems and NERC CIP compliance.
Skills:
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technology solutions in business terms across technical and non-technical teams; an effective listener and communicator.
- Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities.
- Keen attention to detail.
Other:
- Willingness to travel as required for project work and meetings throughout service territory by posing a current valid driver’s license. Must be able to physically deploy routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and other networking devices.
- Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
Tech Stack –
- WAN/LAN
- Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CX-8PC-S
- Cisco Catalyst WS-C3560CX-12PC-S
- Cisco Catalyst 3650-24PS-E
- Cisco 4331 ISR and Cisco 4431 ISR
- Cisco Catalyst 2960CX-8PC-L Switch
- Cisco IE-4000-4S8P4G-E Industrial Ethernet Switch
- Cisco IE-5000-16S12P Industrial Ethernet Switch
- Cisco 2951K9
- Cisco C9200X
- Cisco CGR-2010
- Cisco Catalyst 9500 series
- Cisco Catalyst 36xx stack-able ethernet switch
- Cisco C9200R Fixed Switch Stack
- Cisco Nexus 5548
- Core
- WAN – Cisco ASR 903’s, Cisco Catalyst 9500 series
- DCI – Arista DCS-7048T-A , Arista DCS-7010T-48 , Arista DCS-7150S-64-CL and Arista 7308
- INET
- Catalyst 8500L-8S4X
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi Controller – Aruba7205-US and associated AP’s
- Mesh Controller – Cisco C9800LFK9 and associated AP’s
- Cellular – Cisco IR1101 ,
- VOIP – Cisco 3945K9 VG, Cisco VG310, Cisco VG224
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