Network Engineer IV

GCI Communication Corp•Anchorage, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GCI's Network Engineer IV will apply engineering principles to multiple sub-groups within the Technology Solutions internal departments; responsible for architectural design, development, implementation, and support within the company and/or between business departments that follow telecommunication industry standards using engineering principles. This role bridges the gap between technology planning, project execution, and system optimization, ensuring that the organization's infrastructure aligns with its long-term goals and innovation strategies. This role is part of CTO focused on technology related to Network Engineering. This is an advanced level position and requires a high level of specific discipline expertise and the ability to make technical decisions independently on significant engineering problems and provide technical direction and resolutions to ensure service level commitments are maintained. Required to have knowledge of other Engineering disciplines and will be expected to perform highly complex and diverse duties under challenging deadlines and operating constraints. Must be capable of performing the role of project engineer for major complex projects and provide technical leadership, oversight and mentoring to junior engineers. Considered the subject matter expert and possess an advanced knowledge of how technologies integrate across multiple computing platforms. Expected to design, plan, analyze, and implement complex solutions that integrate projects and operational services across several of the company’s business departments. Will review documentation from junior engineers and provide final design specifications to ensure seamless integration into the operational environment. Expert understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards. Excellent budget and time management skills to manage multiple complex projects on time and on budget. Ability to lead other engineers on large complex projects. Ability to serve as a technical expert in a particular discipline or disciplines within the company. Excellent time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technologies, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in progressive engineering in information technology, design and implementation using engineering principles, complex project management within telecommunications including technology insertion, or related background.
MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
Knowledge of standard network engineering concepts.
Ability to create and edit network diagrams.
Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve.
Take ownership and accountability of problems and facilitate finding a solution, involving other groups as necessary.
Own and manage priorities and individual tasks without direct supervision.
Take initiative and seek out opportunities.
Assess and accept risks and learn from mistakes.
Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles.
Lead by example on all fronts.
Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally, including the ability to explain technical concepts to all audiences.
Decision making, problem solving, both technical and procedural.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, peers, customers, and vendors.
Follows internal controls; protects company and customer confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
Provide a professional level of service to both external and internal customers.
Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, peers, customers, and vendors.
Work to resolve problem relationships directly.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment, professionally.
Uses a combination of knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving.
Ability to provide training to team members on technology.
Expert understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the telecommunications industry.
Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

Ensures the integrity of high availability network infrastructure to provide maximum performance in design, implementation, and support.
Able to understand GCI standard engineering concepts of availability, efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and security.
Able to Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the current network and/or systems facilities.
Maximizes performance using network monitoring tools, troubleshooting network and/or system outages, scheduling updates, and collaborating with architects on optimization.
Maintains professional skillset by participating in educational opportunities, technical organizations, reading professional publications, and personal use of technology.
Provides detailed reports on network operational status, and milestones related to project completion.
Capable of remote site support for off-site personnel and customers.
Coordinates with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis.
Supports and manages escalation events.
Develops and updates documentation and support materials.
Mentors’ junior engineers and technicians.
Provides technical expertise and strategic insight in the planning, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and product managers, to design, evaluate, and implement complex technological solutions.
Focuses on the technical and strategic planning of engineering initiatives, helping define and deliver projects that enhance the company's technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth.
Defines, designs, and implements designs utilizing standard engineering principles and concepts, efficiency, redundancy, availability, security, and scalability and responsible for new systems planning and implementation and supports and manages escalations.
Works with management and engineering staff to determine future architecture and planning requirements and assures that needs are met by proposed future designs and long-term plans.
Defines KPIs for operational management, and provides and updates operational documentation, training, and diagrams.
Mentors engineers, administrators, and technicians.