Network Engineer Jackonsville

Blue Stream Fiber•Jacksonville, AR

23d

About The Position

The Network Engineer performs technical work analyzing, recommending, ordering, coordinating, and maintaining network infrastructure, including Dark and Lit services across the network core. The role supports the Network Engineering Director and contributes to and completes projects as part of the Engineering team. The position evaluates network performance and capacity, plans and implements improvements, designs and maintains data networking systems and equipment, and coordinates system changes and maintenance. It works with internal teams and vendors to gather requirements and pricing, contributes to budgeting and vendor negotiations, and makes recommendations to management about technologies and upgrades. The role also produces system documentation, administrative policies and procedures, capacity reports, statistics, metrics, and other reporting, and provides or documents training for users. The engineer supports network and capacity planning, including connectivity assessments, production and resource capacity forecasts, performance monitoring, and internet peering and network caching solutions. The position reviews and improves existing systems, keeps firmware and systems updated on a regular patch cadence, and coordinates implementations and changes through change advisory board processes. Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) and/or a minimum of eight years of related experience.
Eight or more years of successful experience, preferably in telecommunications, including successfully managing and preparing plans for capacity improvement procedures.
Understanding of network engineering principles and practices.
Understanding of LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, and WWAN technology, administration, management, software, and hardware.
Understanding of security hardware and software, intrusion detection, firewall implementation, and VPNs.
Understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, VoIP, SMS, and digital switching technology.
Understanding of how to install, configure, and support Cisco, Arista, and/or Juniper networking electronics, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including operating and maintenance manuals.
Ability to evaluate, test, and repair sophisticated equipment.
Ability to make sound technical decisions using available information.
Ability to function effectively as a team player.
Microsoft software experience, including PowerPoint, internet, email, and database software as required.
Advanced understanding of fiber and community builds.
Customer-centric approach and ability to identify solutions and execute them to completion.
Organized, structured approach to planning and execution; proactive and professional attitude.
Ability to identify and implement solutions to ambiguous problems and adapt quickly and efficiently.
Excellent time management, negotiation, goal-setting, prospecting, and interpersonal skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and to analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate network performance and prepare plans and procedures for capacity improvements, providing support for their implementation.
Work with internal teams and vendors to gather project requirements and pricing information for budgeting.
Assess system specifications, performance requirements, security, and network needs; provide feedback and recommendations.
Review and modify network solutions to improve performance, correct errors, and meet security policies and hardware compatibility requirements.
Coordinate, design, and implement network systems to meet business needs.
Create documentation for newly designed or implemented systems and existing systems.
Establish, implement, and maintain administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
Help prepare and execute the departmental budget.
Negotiate contracts with outside vendors and apply vendor and industry best practices to improve product lines and production efficiency.
Design, update, and monitor data networking systems and equipment.
Review network traffic, usage, and capacity to assess future network requirements.
Recommend new system technologies and upgrades to management.
Maintain current knowledge of network design and engineering standards.
Design and implement internet peering and network caching solutions.
Review existing systems, make improvements where applicable, and keep firmware and systems updated on a regular patch cadence.
Coordinate with departments on capacity planning and connectivity assessments.
Analyze development plans for production and ensure compliance with customer demands per facility.
Design and schedule weekly production and oversee effective implementation of the schedule.
Manage system parameters for production schedules and monitor their effectiveness.
Design and maintain performance capacity reports and statistics for management.
Assist with system design and forecast resource capacity requirements.
Develop new functions and capacity processes and modify existing ones.
Manage key system metrics and support ad hoc reports and dashboards.
Ensure compliance with guidelines and optimal utilization of resources.
Perform capacity and performance monitoring and planning.
Coordinate system implementations, changes, and maintenance; submit change advisory board forms and attend meetings to discuss approvals.
Train users on new or modified systems and networks, or provide training documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.