Activations Technician

Brightspeed is looking for an Activations Technician Enterprise & Wholesale to join our team! In this position you will be responsible for the testing of layer 1 and layer 2 and implementation of services at layers 1 and 2 which include Ethernet (EVC UNI OVC ENNI NNI). Your responsibilities will also include product and systems knowledge related to the activated services technical validations pre-testing troubleshooting activation and post-activation with customers. **This position is 3rd Shift (11pm-8am).

As An Activations Technician Your Duties Will Include:

• Complete activations (new installs MACs disconnects) for external customers with oversight
• Partner with the applicable departments to troubleshoot activations for customers CCMs Account teams and Field Ops
• Troubleshoot post-activation issues 
• Process orders according to SLAs M&Ps On-Time Performance objectives and quality standards
• Manage the assigned queue (could be an ACD call queue where assigned) to maintain service level objectives
• Maintains and supports the network infrastructure. Update all systems and databases with careful attention to detail    
•  Provides accurate and consistent internal and external customer communication during established intervals using phone email and ticketing notes 
• Participate in overnight cutovers with customers that require hot cuts during maintenance windows

Behavioral & Technical:

• Develop and maintain close working relationships with key stakeholders to understand evolving issues and requirements understand upstream and downstream implications and dependencies and ensure key solutions are executed and properly coordinated 
• Maintains a commitment to safe practices and holds others equally accountable
• Complete a designated amount of work in a specified timeframe with a high degree of quality
• Efficiently and accurately work with multiple types of information and/or perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Qualifications :

• Telecommunications or other relative field of study/work
• Certifications in related telecom or networking fields. Minimum of 1 certification
• Fundamental knowledge of the OSI model working knowledge of Ethernet 
• Layer 2 Hardware and Software plus Cisco IOS Ciena RAD Alcatel-Lucent Calix Fujitsu
• Exposure to Network Design (LAN WAN and ISP) and troubleshooting 
• Fundamental knowledge of all Ethernet Topologies
• **Must be able to work 3rd Shift (11pm- 8am)

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Additional Information :

WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of todays workforce. We are opening a new state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte NC and our current priority is to make it a truly vibrant destination by hiring talent in the greater Charlotte area who are interested in a hybrid remote/office work arrangement. As always however we are also open to providing sensible remote options to talent outside of the Charlotte area. Why Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work learn play and connect!

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.

Diversity equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

WHY JOIN US

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area whenever possible to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed we have roles that are designated as remote hybrid office or field-based depending on the position business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program including competitive medical dental vision and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Inclusion and belonging are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible inclusive and high-quality internet because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact to initiate the accommodations process. 

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