COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Evaluates communication hardware and software, troubleshoots LAN/MAN/WAN and other network related problems, provides technical expertise for performance and configuration of networks. Performs general LAN/MAN/WAN administration, provides technical expertise in the integration and test of complex large-scale computer integrated networks. Schedules conversions and cutovers. Coordinates with all responsible users and sites.

At a minimum, a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information systems, Engineering, Business, or other related discipline with a minimum of four years experience of which two years must be specialized. Specialized experience includes protocol analysis, knowledge of OSI protocols particularly TCP/IP, X.25. X.400, X.500. Experience with ATM, frame relay, and other knowledge with bridges, routers, gateways, FDDI, detailed knowledge of UNIX operating systems. Experience as a CNE or ECNE desirable. Specialized experience also includes: operation and maintenance of communication network systems, which may be mainframe, mini, or client/server, based. General experience includes all aspects of communication networks planning, installation, and support.