Description
Role/Responsibilities:- Designs and engineers core network builds and expansions, and prepares designs for integration into the existing network for RIP (Switch Removal) projects.
- Documents system specifications and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
- Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
- Responsible for design and engineering of core network elements for the Region/Markets.
- Builds equipment in Engineering database and may include circuit design.
- Prepares and authors the network engineering documentation (qualitative/quantitative) for presentation to other functional teams.
- Works with cross functional teams (Market/Region/National) to communicate the engineering designs in support of the development and deployment of network upgrades/enhancements and core node parameter standardization in the markets.
- Supports the markets and vendors with the implementation efforts.
- Assigns relay rack and port assignments on existing infrastructure.
- Interfaces frequently with Transport engineering, RF/BSS planners, and system design engineers.
- Issues work orders and MOPs to market and national operations teams pertaining to the configuration of traffic patterns, new node implementation, trunk migration, etc.
- In-Depth knowledge of various vendor equipment, such as Nortel, Nokia, Ericsson, or Alcatel-Lucent.
- In-Depth knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Strong Analytical skills.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2-4 years Network Engineering
- 6+ years relevant telecommunications experience
- MCSE or Unix/Linux Administration Certification is a plus
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Services and enterprise management
- Experience in Windows or Linux/Unix Server domain design and implementation
- Proficient in TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, WINS technology
- Solid Knowledge of SAN architecture and technology
- Experience with backup software and strategies
- Experience with disk configuration and use of RAID with NT or Unix/Linux Systems
- Strong knowledge of Internet computing technologies
- Good communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work under tight constraints and deadlines.
- Must be available to work flexible hours as needed.
- Carries mobile phone to provide after hours support.
- After hours support is required occasionally.
- Share knowledge and provide technical guidance to coworkers.