Senior ICT and Communications Specialist

We are seeking an experienced ICT & Telecommunications Engineer to join our Technology Systems team and help deliver leading edge technology solutions to various clients across multiple sectors.

• Development and publishing of telecommunications designs to support projects by undertaking detailed designs relating to ICT & Telecommunications Systems including:
• Structured Cabling Systems (SCS)
• Communications Rooms and supporting systems, including rack elevations
• Outside Plant Infrastructure (OSP)
• Active ICT Networks
• Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi modeling
• RF Systems
• Technology platforms and systems, including nurse call systems, audio visual, video conference systems, unified comms solutions, smart building, space management solutions, etc.

You will also be responsible for preparing reports, specifications, calculations, and drawings to enable the tendering of works to enable a suitably qualified integrator/contractor to undertake the installation and commission of the systems and solutions.

Liaising with other engineers, vendors, and contractors from time to time throughout the duration of the project is also required.

The successful candidate will also be required to mentor junior and graduate engineers and work within a multi-discipline design team.

The right candidate will be well-versed and experienced in ICT and telecommunications design utilizing standards such as BICSI, ISO, IEEE, Certified Wireless Network Professional Design Guidelines, Cisco & Aruba networking and wireless design guidelines.

As such, the successful candidate should have vendor and industry certifications to demonstrate capability and skill level.

• Master of Engineering in an electronic, computer systems, or telecommunications course of study or Master of Science in an Information Technology (Networks)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Preferably past experience in mentoring
• Must be pursuing Chartered Engineer (CEng) in a relevant engineering discipline (MIET, etc.)
• Extensive experience, preferably in the Asia Pacific, USA, Middle East, or UK, in leading, producing, and checking ICT and telecommunications designs
• Underpinning knowledge of network design principles and significant experience working within critical environments
• Detailed knowledge of the design and integration of various systems and subsystems, including but not limited to:
• Telecommunications Network (FTN and FTNx)
• Structured Cabling Systems (Fibre and Copper)
• Active Network Design (Cisco, Aruba, Dell, etc.)
• Server (Compute) and SAN (Storage) solutions
• Firewalls and network protection systems
• Radio systems
• Multiprotocol Label Switching Networks (MPLS)
• Internet Protocol Closed Circuit Television (IP-CCTV) Systems
• EN54 Public Address and Voice Alarm Systems
• Integrated Station / Building Management Systems (ISMS, IBMS)
• Customer Information Systems (CIS)
• IP-based Access Control Systems
• Multi-mode Intruder Detection Systems
• Wireless Network Architecture
• Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), including:
• Video Intercom Systems
• Passenger Help Points
• BMS (Building Management System)
• Telephony
• Long Term Evolution (LTE Radio) propagation modeling, base station configuration, bandwidth management

Previous experience in developing, analyzing, assessing, and implementing network bandwidth allocation for MPLS converged networks is also beneficial.

Provision of specialist technical support and assistance to major projects, and management of allocated junior support staff, is required.

Expert use of telecommunications design packages is necessary, along with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.

At least one of the following software applications must be used: Visio, Bluebeam (including Bluebeam Studio), Ekahau, Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, Aconex.

Familiarity with health & safety and systems engineering/design assurance requirements is essential.

Stimulated by meeting technical challenges, the ideal candidate will possess a technical ability and innovative mindset.

A focus on quality and drive for continuous improvement, good communication and organization skills, and skills as both a leader and part of a team are also required.

Active in self-development and mentoring/guidance/development of others, a balanced commercial approach, accountability, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment are highly desirable.