Network Engineer at Globalstar Inc. in Covington, Louisiana

Job Description:

Who we are:

Globalstar provides affordable and reliable, mobile voice and data communications when beyond cellular services.  We rely on our superior satellite network and excellent team members around the world to deliver quality products, services and peace of mind.  For more information, visit www.globalstar.com.

Located in Covington, Louisiana, our corporate office houses our global satellite operations command center, product customer shipping center, engineering facilities and more.        

What we offer:

• Work/Life Balance:  Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


• Financial Benefits:  401(k) Plan with Company Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Voluntary and Company Paid Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical FSA, Dependent Care, Competitive Salaries


• Health & Wellness:  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Comprehensive and Interactive Wellness Program

Job Summary: 

The Network Engineer will assist in the day-to-day functionality of the Network while providing analysis, troubleshooting, and communication with the network team. The Network Engineer will provide support to the Network Services Manager on an on-going basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains routine data network hardware and systems; investigates, resolves and/or escalates network and hardware matters of significance; research, analyzes and isolates errors; assists in assessing and updating older networks as needed and in accordance with specified plans.


• Provides first line of technical support on data networks for internal and/or external customers; answers routine technical questions; recommends and implements approved course of action.


• Installs and maintains data network including hardware and software.


• Assists in design, implementation and maintenance of LAN and WAN networks in accordance with specified requirements


• Prepares data network diagrams and drawings to document and assist in communicating current operation status of networks.


• Performs data network configuration and configuration changes of various data network equipment such as routers, switches, intelligent hubs, multi-function switches…etc.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Some hands-on experience in configuring switches


• Ability to allow end devices to interface with the network by configuring layer 2 access and trunk switchports


• Strong understanding of the purpose and configuration of virtual LANs (VLANs).


• Ability to configure and review spanning tree


• Ability to look up Mac addresses and identify adjacent Network devices


• Ability to create Switch virtual interfaces (SVI)


• Ability to interpret routing tables on end devices and layer 3 switches


• General understanding of stateful firewalls


• Ability to configure access lists


• Any Cisco, network or security certification is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• 2+ years of experience is required. Degree concentration in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field is desired.


• Good knowledge of network routing and switching protocols


• Good understanding of firewalls and firewall rule contexts


• Thorough understanding and/or experience with Variable Length sub-netting


• Good understanding of OSI layers Prepares change request documentation as per customer requirements.


• Strong background in IPV4 layer 3 and layer 2 switching


• Enterprise experience is a must

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Globalstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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