Network Engineer Job Description
An Ezee Fiber Network Engineer will ensure the integrity & stability of all Ezee Fiber network services. This role includes configuration, testing, installation & maintenance of all networking equipment. The Network Engineering group also provides Tier 3 & 4 Support for the Ezee Fiber NOC. A Network Engineer will typically be the first responder to major outage events & provide after-hours/weekend On-Call support for Ezee Fiber customers. The role will also include the creation of process & procedure documents for managing network assets.
Responsibilities
- Work with a variety of technologies: Active Ethernet, GPON, XGSPON, DWDM, CWDM, MetroE, CGNAT, OTDR, OLM, 802.11ac, 802.11ax
- Work with a variety of vendors: Cisco, Ciena, Calix, Juniper, Nokia, SmartOptics, BTI, EXFO, JDSU
- Planning for network growth to ensure availability & scalability
- Installation & testing of network core services & equipment
- Provide Tier 3 & 4 support to the Ezee Fiber NOC
- Curate network documentation
- Maintain network equipment inventory
- Testing & verification of customer services
- Evaluate new technologies for future use
- Provide technical expertise to other Ezee Fiber departments
- Maintain relationships with vendor & customer contacts
Requirements
- Advanced technical troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of Cisco IOS
- Professional experience with Cisco routers & switches
- At least 2 years of experience as Network Engineer or equivalent role
- Associates degree or equivalent
- Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
- General computer fluency
- Excellent verbal & written communication
- Mastery of MS Office applications
- Ability to work well in a team environment
Preferred
- Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, etc…)
- Industry Standard Certifications (Network +, Security +, etc…)
- Knowledge of Juniper OS
- Knowledge of Nokia IXR platform
- 5 years experience as Network Engineer or equivalent in a Service Provider environment
- Professional experience with GPON & XGSPON technologies
- Professional experience working in a Metro Ethernet environment