Sr. Network Engineer - GIS

Job Summary

The Network Engineer is responsible for contributing to network planning, GIS Mapping and Analytics, and engineering projects in support of Shentel’s network infrastructure. These projects will include telephony, data, access and optical transport infrastructure, as well as, planning, mapping, engineering, geospatial analytics, data manipulation, testing and implementing support for new network technology deployments. The Network Engineer will also be responsible for generating detailed engineering documentation and maps to support the installation, configuration and ongoing support of all new network deployments and upgrades in addition to reporting and data analytics.

Qualification Requirements:

1. Education: BS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is preferred. Other candidates with a strong technical background and substantial industry or military experience will be considered.
2. Experience Level:

1. 1. 5 or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry is required
   2. 3 or more years of headend design, outside plant design, fiber optic network design, and/or GIS field of specialties

1. Special Requirements:

1. CCNA, CCNP, or similar certifications preferred, but not required
2. GIS experience in Alteryx, ESRI, ArcGIS, FME, Mapcom, 3GIS,etc
3. Ability to manipulate data, import/export, convert files and maps etc
4. Ability to create robust map designs with heavy details for presentational purposes and to support other groups
5. Optical and IP network design with hands-on experience designing and deploying networks in a service provider or large enterprise environment
6. Project management experience

1. Skill Requirements:

1. Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
2. Demonstrated strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Knowledge:

1. 1. GIS/Geospatial Tools and Program Experience for robust Data Manipulation and Presentational purposes. Platforms such as ESRI, ArcGIS, FME, Alteryx,
   2. Fiber Networks (outside plant, network equipment, CPE)
   3. Access networks (FTTH, DSL, DOCSIS, Metro Ethernet)
   4. Transport technologies (Ethernet, optical networking, IP routing/networking)
   5. Routing & Switching (MPLS, VPN’s, layer 2/3 QOS, VLAN, ISIS, BGP, and HSRP)
   6. Voice network technologies and protocols (traditional telephone and VoIP)
   7. Head End network technologies (HE optics, nodes, actives, passives, STB’s, digital headend equipment, etc.)

Shentel provides a drug-free workplace and is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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