Network Engineer III - Core & Backbone Optical

Company: Spectrum
Location: Aurora
Posted on: November 21, 2020

Job Description:

JOB SCOPE

Charter is proud to have a network that provides service to millions of users across the country.The Network Operations team is responsible for the implementation of approved network architecture and designs. The Network Engineer III supports the planning, forecasting, implementation and identification of resource requirements for network systems of high complexity. As a member of the team, you will support network enhancements while following corporate standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead 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.
• Leads in the development and documentation of technical standards and implements approved methods of procedure.
• Designs corporate standards and develops network enhancements
• Works on one or more projects as a team leader.
• Provides tier support across organizations.
• Acts as a mentor to junior staff
• Knows, understands and follows company policy.
• Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Proactively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and/or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum five (5) years of network engineering experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of experience with Cisco and/or Juniper
  • Minimum three (3) years of Data network experience ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
    • Experience in managing optical transport platforms service gateways (i.e. Cisco ONS, Infinera DTN / DTNx / Flex, Ciena).
    • Experience with scripting and automation (Python, SQL)
    • Solid 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
    • Advanced knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology. TCP/IP and the OSI model.
    • Experience and knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the operations
    • Knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio
    • Ability to work in a team environment, perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
    • Able to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and use of personal computer and software applications.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP or CCIP)
      • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
      • Knowledge of industry products and services Associated topics: 5g, asic, design engineer, electrical, nortel, osp, repair, system engineer, test, test engineer

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