Senior Network Engineer-Optical Transport Job - Full-time

Posting Job Title:Senior Network Engineer-Optical Transport
Requisition #: 163877BR
Posting Location: Charlotte, NC, US
Area of Interest:Engineering/Technical Operations
Position Type: Full Time

Posting Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Network Engineer Optical Transport will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing the LAN/WAN network infrastructure; ensuring the stability, fault tolerance, and scalability of the network. This position will specialize in the design, implementation, and support of optical networks and ROADM/OTN transport systems. A high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies will be required; this includes routing and switching as well as optical networking.

Represents the Engineering Department, working closely with regional Architects and Engineers in designing, modeling, and implementing new technologies within the Market. Performs moves, adds, and changes to equipment and systems, specifically following the designated change management policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Develop innovative solutions, maintain network monitoring and management tools, and document procedures.
Configure, service, and support network equipment, both active and passive, in the core and edge network.
Troubleshoots and resolves critical network and system issues.
Project management document project requirements including scope, costs, schedule, testing and terms of delivery to ensure project is completed with highest level of quality, on time, and within budget.
Mentors and trains other Engineering personnel in key elements of networking systems and provide technical presentations to instruct co-workers and other production services support individuals.
Research and identify technology opportunities and their application to the business.
Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance.
As part of an on-call/standby rotation, respond to after-hours call-out for service restoration, troubleshooting, network testing and repair of all necessary equipment.
Track all equipment RMA ' s and ensure that proper levels of spare inventory are maintained.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

4-year degree in Computer Science, Information Systems/Technology or equivalent job experience.
5+ years experience designing large network solutions; experience with WAN technologies is preferred.
Expert knowledge of DWDM, SONET, ROADM, and fiber optic characteristics; experience with Cisco, Ciena/Nortel, or Infinera preferred.
Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience of LAN, WAN, and telecommunication equipment.
Understanding of all OSI layers from application to physical, knowledge of BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, PIM, MPLS, and RIP.
Must have the ability to lead meetings, facilitate understanding and agreement, and lead network deployments.
Must be able to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment to accomplish team goals.
Must have demonstrated experience utilizing structured change and project management methodologies.
Must be able to perform project management functions, such as developing logical and efficient project plans, establishing priorities, anticipating and avoiding problems, monitoring and managing task completion; providing guidance and training to team members as needed.
Experience developing disaster recovery and business continuation plans preferred.

Candidate should have in-depth understanding of:

Networking Protocols (IPv4, IPv6...)
Routing Protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, PIM, MPLS, RIP- )
Optical Networking (DWDM, ROADMs)
Hybrid Fiber Coax and DOCSIS Technologies
Security Technologies
Traffic Engineering/Modeling
Data Analysis/Modeling

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Travel 15 %

FCC Unit_TWC: HQ452
Controlling Establishment ID: 00237 - Charlotte 7910 Crescent Exec

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