Junior Network Engineer

Position

Reporting to the Director of Technical Operations, the Associate Core Engineer provides installation and operational support for the networks and infrastructure. The Associate Core Network Engineer lends technical expertise to internal staff and external customers.

• Respond to network issues as a point of escalation for the Operations engineers.
• Install, configure, and test hardware (routers, switches, modems, etc.) at geographically distributed locations. 
• Develop implementation plans for customer connections. 
• Manage implementation tasks, including coordination with the Operations engineers, commercial carriers, and other service providers on the test and turnup of telecommunications circuits. 
• Obtain and/or assist in development of documentation, including as-built documentation of customer connections. 
• Assist Core Network engineers in the development of proposals to management on network designs, services, policies, and procedures. 
• Provide technical information, guidance, and training to other staff as required. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Hands-on installation and operations for diverse telecommunications and LAN/WAN network infrastructure
• Experience in mounting and configuring network switches and routers 
• Experience with test and turnup of telecommunications circuits 
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills 
• Strong commitment to customer service 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs 
• Experience with -48VDC power wiring is highly desirable. 
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.