Data Network Engineer- Mitchell SD
Data Network Engineer- Mitchell SD
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Data Network Engineer
Vantage Point Solutions a growing and dynamic telecommunications consulting and engineering firm is seeking a qualified individual to join our team of professionals. We have an immediate opening for a Data Network Engineer at our office in Mitchell SD.
Overview:
VPS is searching for individuals with a passion for network engineering and prepared for a fastpaced environment with the opportunity to work on many different network architectures across a diverse set of platforms. The Network Services team is comprised of a group of network specialists and network engineers with varying degrees of technical expertise. VPS is looking to grow the team and add experienced individuals to complement our existing staff.
This role is for a midlevel network engineer to work in our Birmingham AL office. This is a fulltime position. As a Data Network Engineer you will provide network engineering services to our nationwide broadband provider client base. The role is very technical and handson with advanced network designs across many different platforms. The candidate will be required to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Responsibilities:
- Implement upgrade maintain troubleshoot and support Internet Service Provider (ISP) network topologies and equipment including routers switches MPLS Routed Optical Networks (RON) and FTTx access equipment across various vendors
- Work within a ticketing system to address client issues
- Perform network hardening and architecture assessments
- Evaluate networking equipment and software solutions for clients
- Collaborate with team members across the networking managed services and IT security groups
- Provide escalation role for Specialist/Tier 1 staff members to address client issues
- Diagnose and remediate ISP network problems and outages
- Escalate network issues to vendor Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and collaborate on resolutions
- Respond to and resolve customer service requests in a prompt efficient and courteous manner
- Develop Method of Procedures (MOP) configuration scripts and supporting documentation for scheduled network maintenance
- Perform periodic network maintenance including software upgrades cutovers intrusive changes and diagnostics
- Manage and documenting configuration changes and network architectures with tools including Excel Word and Visio
- Describe technical information to nontechnical individuals
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve technical issues efficiently and quickly
- Proficient problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to adapt to changing environments
- Willingness to work occasional afterhours as needed for implementation and troubleshooting support
- Exceptional skill in communication collaboration task organization time management and time efficiency
- Ability to occasionally travel with no limitations with driving or flying
- Position is subject to clean a background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in computer information systems computer science or a related field is required.
- CCNA/JNCIS/Network or similar certification required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in network design and administration role
- Handson IP routing and Ethernet switching experience with Cisco Arista or Juniper equipment
- Optical transport experience with Ribbon Ciena or Fujitsu is a plus
- OLT experience with Calix or Adtran is a plus
- Comprehensive understanding of Ethernet switching technologies including Link Aggregation VLANs xSTP etc
- Strong understanding of network protocols including BGP OSPF and ISIS
- Strong understanding of ISP services including DHCP DNS PPPOE CGN and RADIUS
- Basic understanding of IPv6 and dualstack environments
Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical dental vision life disability insurance 401(k) and more.
About Vantage Point Solutions
Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people both employees and clients first. VPS is a customerfocused technologydriven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband power and financial industries.
Vantage Point is employeeowned and because client success means employee success the entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork respect and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun too).
EEO
Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
Employment Type
Full-Time
