Senior Network Engineer (Telecommunications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Provision Ethernet Virtual Circuits (EVC) throughout the network
• Establishes networking environment by verifying design system configurations; guiding UNI system installation, logical documentation, and enforcing policies and standards.
• Work tasks by accessing M6 (Metasolve) ticketing system to provision customer circuits.
• Daily basis access various web-based programs that aides in the daily function of provisioning in conjunction with M6.
• Involved in provisioning customer provided equipment by remote logging and provisioning managed routers and wireless anchor and hotspots controllers.
• Have a practical understanding of one piece of the following equipment: Alcatel-Lucent, Adtran, Calix, RAD, Actelis, Canoga Perkins, Cisco.
• Have a practical knowledge of the following technology which includes but is not limited: o IPVPN/MPLS, VoIP, Ethernet and Dedicated Internet, Metro-Ethernet, T1/MLPPP. o Cisco Network Routing/Circuit Provisioning. o Ability to comprehend circuit layout record or design layout record by assisting, delegating and interacting with PM and Field Technicians. o Practical knowledge in provisioning VLANs on Layer 2 and be able to identify and properly configure across multifaceted network devices
• Technical knowledge of engineering standards, serial and interoffice circuits, and network equipment while data basing the inventory and design system.
• Practical knowledge of Metro Ethernet Standards service types: E-Line, E-LAN topologies
• In depth knowledge of Quality of Service that addresses Service Level Agreements specifically addresses Y.1564, and RFC 2544.
• Technical knowledge of Ethernet Basic Principles.
• Practical knowledge of provisioning, implementation, and documentation of complex network and platform configurations.
• Technical knowledge in Telecom Network topics: OSI Layers, Ethernet, IP, MPLS, spanning tree, networking, routers, Layer 2 switches, and routers.
• Exceptional analytic and troubleshooting skills for solving problems that span multiple domains (applications, network and hardware)
• Position requires detailed organization to detail and be highly motivated with and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• Practical knowledge of the following: OSI Network Protocol/layer, Ethernet, HDLC, PPP, MPLS, CDP, LLDP, IPv4, OSPF, UDP, Telnet, ATM, Frame Relay
• Demonstrated track record of interfacing with customers and other telecom providers.
• Candidate should be 100% professional and capable of effectively communicating (written and verbal) complex issues to audiences with various skill levels, organizational skills, and computer skills particularly around Microsoft Office products.
• Interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
• Certifications a plus: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, VoIP, MEF (Metro-Ethernet Forum).
• Flexibility to work scheduled Projects to meet the demand of our customers as required.