Network Engineer IV

Description
GCIs Network Engineer IV will apply engineering principlesto multiple sub-groups within the Technology Solutions internal departments; responsible for architectural design development implementation and support within the company and/or between business departments that followtelecommunication industry standards using engineering principles.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS:

• Ensures the integrity of high availability network infrastructure to provide maximum performance in design implementation and support.
• Able to understand GCI standard engineering concepts of availability efficiency redundancy scalability and security.
• Able to Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the current network and/or systems facilities.
• Maximizes performance using network monitoring tools troubleshooting network and/or system outages scheduling updates and collaborating with architects on optimization.
• Maintains professional skillset by participating in educational opportunities technical organizations reading professional publications and personal use of technology.
• Provides detailed reports on network operational status and milestones related to project completion.
• Capable of remote site support for off-site personnel and customers.
• Coordinates with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis. Supports and manages escalation events. Develops and updates documentation and support materials. Mentors junior engineers and technicians.

COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions decisions and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve. Take ownership and accountability of problems and facilitate finding a solution involving other groups as necessary. Own and manage priorities and individual tasks without direct supervision. Take initiative and seek out opportunities. Assess and accept risks and learn from mistakes.
• BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust confidence and respect; adheres to GCIs Code of Conduct for Employees the Basic Principles. Lead by example on all fronts.
• COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally including the ability to explain technical concepts to all audiences. Decision making problem solving both technical and procedural. Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership peers customers and vendors.
• COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects company and customer confidential information; abides by GCIs Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer a professional level of service to both external and internal customers.
• RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings training and other work obligations.
• SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
• COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership peers customers and vendors. Work to resolve problem relationships directly. Ability to work independently and within a team environment professionally.
• RESULTS - Uses a combination of knowledge initiative sound decision making innovation adaptability and problem solving. Ability to provide training to team members on technology.
• MS Office knowledge (e.g. Outlook Teams Word Excel). Knowledge of standard network engineering concepts. Ability to create and edit network diagrams.

Additional Job Requirements:

This is an advanced level position and requires a high level of specific discipline expertise and the ability to make technical decisions independently on significant engineering problems and provide technical direction and resolutions to ensure service level commitments are maintained. Required to have knowledge of other Engineering disciplines and will be expected to perform highly complex and diverse duties under challenging deadlines and operating constraints. Must be capable of performing the role of project engineer for major complex projects and provide technical leadership oversight and mentoring to junior engineers. Considered the subject matter expert and possess an advanced knowledge of how technologies integrate across multiple computing platforms. Expected to design plan analyze and implement complex solutions that integrate projects and operational services across several of the companys business departments. Will review documentation from junior engineers and provide final design specifications to ensure seamless integration into the operational environment. Expert understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability redundancy reliability and testing security and standards. Excellent budget and time management skills to manage multiple complex projects on time and on to lead other engineers on large complex projects. Ability to serve as a technical expert in a particular discipline or disciplines within the time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.

Essential Duties for this position:

40%Defines designs and implements designs utilizing standard engineering principles and concepts efficiency redundancy availability security and scalability and responsible for new systems planning and implementation and supports and manages escalations.

• Works with management and engineering staff to determine future architecture and planning requirements and assures that needs are met by proposed future designs and long-term plans.
• Defines KPIs for operational management and provides and updates operational documentation training and diagrams.
• Mentors engineers administrators and technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required: *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree inComputer Technologies Electrical Engineeringor relevant field. *
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience inprogressive engineering in information technology design and implementation using engineering principles complex project management within telecommunications including technology insertion or related background. *

Preferred:

• Experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:

This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel such as between retail store locations offices worksites or other locations as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily sedentary requiring daily routine computer usage.
• Ability to work shifts as assigned work in standard office/home office setting and operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
• Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
• Available to work additional time on weekends holidays before or after normal work hours when necessary.
• Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
• Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.

The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the core business hours to respond to an immediate emergency. As such you will be requested to provide emergency after hours contact numbers to include your home and cell phone numbers if you have those services.Culture Engagement and Connection:At GCI we foster an environment where the unique perspectives of our employees customers and fellow Alaskans are celebrated. We add value to our community by nurturing and empowering each member of our workforce ensuring equal opportunities for every Trailblazer.EEO:GCI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability veteran status or any other status or classification protected under applicable state or federal law.DISCLAIMER: The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.All employees of GCI work in support of the GCI Mission Statement and Declaration of Principles which are located on the GCI Career page and Employee portal.PILLAR ADDENDUMS:

CTO Planning & Engineering:

Additional Engineer Job Duties & Disciplines

Provides technical expertise and strategic insight in the planning development and implementation of engineering solutions. This role bridges the gap between technology planning project execution and system optimization ensuring that the organizations infrastructure aligns with its long-term goals and innovation strategies.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams including software developers systems engineers and product managers to design evaluate and implement complex technological solutions. Focuses on the technical and strategic planning of engineering initiatives helping define and deliver projects that enhance the companys technology infrastructure improve operational efficiency and drive business growth.

• System Design & Analysis
• Quality Assurance & Testing
• Security Engineering
• Network & Infrastructure Engineering
• Performance & Capacity Planning
• Automation & Scripting
• DevOps & Continuous Improvement
• Training & Development

CTO TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUMS:

CTO Access Engineer:

This role is part of CTO focused on technology related to Transport and Access Engineering.

Protocols & Standards:

xDSL TCP/ UDP DOCSIS HFC

802.11 ax/ac/n QoS OSPF DPoE

BGP IS-IS Ethernet CMTS

PON MPLS DLPS

Hardware and Software:

Harmonic Vecima Arris GPON/ xPON

CommScope CLI software (putty secureCRT etc)

Preferred Certifications:

Nokia NRS CCNP PCNSA SCTE DEP

JNCIP PCNSE CCIE

NSR I/ II CCNA JNCIS

JNCIA JNCIE Arris DOCSIS