Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Kingston, NY (hybrid)

Industry: Communications

Job Description:
Theoris Services is assisting our client in their search for a Network Engineer to add to their growing team. The Network Design Engineer is part of our client’s Engineering & Technology group and will support their IP access and Core network engineering needs. This position will work closely with the Director of Network Engineering and others to support their advanced communications service provider and 100% fiber optic network. The Network Design Engineer will be an integral team member working to design and develop the client’s IP/SR-MPLS backbone, XGS-PON access layer, internet peering, and transport infrastructure expansions and upgrades related to their multi-state fiber optic network.

Responsibilities:

• Create & implement SP Network designs and required documentation, including Methods of Procedures (MOPs), diagrams, drawings, and various instruction details.
• Develop designs that align with company architectures for PON last-mile, AE last-mile, IP/SRMPLS backbone, and transport technologies.
• Provide turnup and test information for new network builds and augmentations.
• Support process development, documentation and support as needed to other teams for implementation, troubleshooting, and repair of network connections and customer
  deployments.
• Support the selection of vendors, equipment and materials.
• Maintain strong relationships with company vendors.
• Foster a resilient network design approach that ensures redundancy and rapid failover.
• Develop customer service configurations that can be deployed via network automation and lowtouch provisioning.
• Work collectively with Network Operations to ensure that configurations align with and meet the needs of provision platforms.
• Implement security requirements that align with company’s carrier-class network requirements, including protection against flooding, denial of service, etc.
• Ensure proper traffic management and optimization - traffic shaping, classification, policing, queuing, scheduling, etc.
• Assist Network Operations team objectives such as network management/element management, performance measurement, fault management, access security, and others.
• Support technical product development and deployment, including Proof of Concept testing procedures. Perform and monitor testing in conjunction with Network Operations team members and others.
• Assimilate, analyze, and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network devices, operating systems, applications, security devices, logs, and alerts by leveraging analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be a continuous Subject Matter Expert for technical design and be an escalation point for Network Operations and Field Operations teams.
• Act as an ambassador and promoter of company and company’s products. Ensure a positive company image by working closely with trusted partners, external customers, community leaders, regulatory groups, and others.

Requirements:

• “Can do” attitude and a desire to help others. Must foster a team environment approach and participate at all levels.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in network engineering in a large network environment. Experience in Service Provider (ISP/CSP) environment is required.
• Four-year engineering degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. Equivalent professional experience also considered.
• Associate level networking certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) preferred.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of OSI layers 1-4.
• Understanding of BGP, MPLS, OSPF, ISIS; Segment Routing is a plus.
• Understanding of FTTx design and PON access technology such as XGS-PON or Active Ethernet.
• Knowledge of QOS - Layer 2 COS and Layer 3 QOS.
• Knowledge of network tools and protocols including SNMP, Syslog, DNS, AAA, DHCP, L2 VPN and L3 VPN technologies, VRFs, LAG technologies, CGNAT, VOIP, network timing, and others.
• Working knowledge of network operating systems, such as IOS-XR or JUNOS.
• Understanding of optical transport solutions, including coherent optics, passive muxes, amplification, RON/ROADM, and DWDM.
• Firewall and VPN experience preferred.
• Data Center / Rack / Cabinet including space, power, heat dissipation calculation / design.
• A strong focus on quality and network sustainability (99.999% up time).
• The ability to work independently under minimal supervision – must be driven and be able to define work tasks based upon project goal and corporate objectives. Fast paced environment.
• Must have strong communications skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment. This includes the willingness and desire to share information, work collaboratively, and help others – both inside and outside of the Engineering & Technology group

About Theoris:
Our goal is to Fuel Your Career! As a Theoris team member, you join a culture based on people-centered values and an environment that fosters both personal and professional growth. We build long-term relationships with our clients and our consultants. With over 30 years of building strong relationships in the industry, we’re uniquely positioned to make the right connections. This knowledge is used to find the right job placement. Our recruiting teams are experts dedicated to the information technology and engineering staffing space and are highly respected by our client base.