Network Engineer II - Full-time

Client Reference Code: 195824
POSITION SUMMARY:

Charter is proud to have a network that provides service to millions of users across the country. The Network Engineering team is responsible for the implementation of approved network architecture and designs. Under limited supervision, the NE II assists in the planning, forecasting, implementation and identification of resource requirements for network systems of varying (moderate to high) complexity. As a member of the team, you will develop and implement network enhancements while following corporate standards. There will be opportunities to lead project teams that maintain and improve network operations. You will be sought after for recommendations for improvement and assists in staff development efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Proactively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Hands on involvement in network planning, network architecture design and engineering.
Integrates communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.
Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution.
Assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and implements approved methods of procedure.
Contributes in designing corporate standards and develops network enhancements
Works on projects/systems/issues of varying complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization.
Provides tier support across organizations.
Works on one or more projects as a project team member, regularly as a project team lead.
Acts as a mentor to junior staff
Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Intermediate knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Physical Media (Multimode Fiber, Singlemode Fiber, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, ethernet and transport technologies and protocols Intermediate Knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
Intermediate Knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
Intermediate knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
Intermediate Knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances
Intermediate knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio
Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
Data network experience 3 years (Experience with Cisco and/or Juniper)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP or CCIP)
Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office Environment
May work in Network Lab environment
24X7 Network Operations environment
Occasional travel as required
Job Code : TWCEDN305 Network Engineer II Exempt

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