Network Engineer

Company: Frontier Communication
Location: ALLEN
Posted on: October 4, 2021

Job Description:

Network Engineer (IP Network Activation)

This position is in Frontier’s IP Network Activation team.  The team is responsible for the test and turn-up of Frontier’s National IP Network.  This position will perform all duties that are necessary to provision circuits, network elements, and project coordination to implement and provision WAN and LAN technologies. Strong backgrounds in routing, switching, and MPLS are essential. This position will include additional responsibilities in support of the IP Address Engineering team.  Background in IP address management and subnetting is preferred.  The preferred hours for this position are 11 AM – 8 PM ET. During training the hours will be 8 AM – 5 PM ET, transitioning to 11 AM – 8 PM ET thereafter.

Functions:

• Track and complete network-wide upgrades
• Test and turn up new hardware/software
• Test and turn up new network circuits (GigE, 10GigE, LAG)
• Test and turn up new virtual circuits (Packet optical tunneling)
• Work closely with network engineering to provide feedback on potential network designs and new applications
• Responsible for completing off-hours maintenances when required

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2+ years experience in a data environment
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Applicant must have extensive knowledge of and practical experience in the use of routing and switching protocols:  MPLS, BGP, OSPF, QoS (Layer 2 & 3)
• Applicant should have extensive experience in:  IP Subnetting, Network Design, Ethernet switching, and DSL/Fiber technologies.
• Applicants should have an understanding of LAN switching environments.
• Applicant should have prior experience working in MetaSolve M6.
• Written, oral and presentation skills are critical to the position. This position interacts with regional engineers, centralized services, and local field personnel daily.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Scripting/Programming skills are desired.
• Some understanding of IPv6 would be beneficial.
• Experience provisioning and/or troubleshooting Packet Optical technologies is a plus. (Infinera and Ciena)
• Should have experience in provisioning and troubleshooting the following equipment: Cisco Routers (7200-12000 series), Juniper Routers (M, MX, and E series), Ethernet/MPLS Switches (Cisco ASR9010, 3600, Alcatel-Lucent 7450, 7750), Packet Optical Transport (Coriant, Ciena).
• Recommended Certifications:
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Cisco Certified Internetworking Professional (CCIP)
  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA-M)
  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-M)

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