Network Provisioning Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summery:

The Provisioning Specialist will be responsible for the end-to-end provisioning testing and activation of data internet and transport services within DQE Communications network. This role includes configuring and cross-connecting network elements coordinating provisioning and testing activities with internal teams and external partners and ensuring seamless service delivery to meet critical addition the role provides troubleshooting support for network services escalated by the NOC and participates in a rotating on-call schedule to ensure reliable after-hours support.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Perform provisioning testing and activation of data internet and transport services.
Perform circuit provisioning through the cross-connection of transport network equipment.
Perform Layer 2 provisioning through Ethernet switch network elements.
Coordinate circuit provisioning and remote testing activities with field operations vendors business partners and customers including after-hour hot cuts to meet customers critical dates and maintenance window policies.
Configure Juniper and Cisco routers and switches optical transport equipment. Operate the appropriate test equipment.
Trouble-shoot network services as calls come into the DQE NOC.
This position includes on call responsibilities. Members of the on call schedule rotate on a weekly basis to provide after hours assistance for support tickets that have been escalated by the DQE NOC. On average members are on call once every 8-10 weeks.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of implementation and troubleshooting optical transport equipment
Knowledge of provisioning or maintaining electrical transport services and working knowledge of data Ethernet and IP services
Possess strong awareness of network and customer information security. Demonstrate understanding of common network records processes and procedures. Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.

Education and Experience:

1 years of relevant experience.
Network Certification (e.g. Cisco CCNA or Juniper JNCIA) is a plus

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Summery:The Provisioning Specialist will be responsible for the end-to-end provisioning testing and activation of data internet and transport services within DQE Communications network. This role includes configuring and cross-connecting network elements coordinating provisioning and testing act...

Perform provisioning testing and activation of data internet and transport services.
Perform circuit provisioning through the cross-connection of transport network equipment.
Perform Layer 2 provisioning through Ethernet switch network elements.
Coordinate circuit provisioning and remote testing activities with field operations vendors business partners and customers including after-hour hot cuts to meet customers critical dates and maintenance window policies.
Configure Juniper and Cisco routers and switches optical transport equipment. Operate the appropriate test equipment.
Trouble-shoot network services as calls come into the DQE NOC.
This position includes on call responsibilities. Members of the on call schedule rotate on a weekly basis to provide after hours assistance for support tickets that have been escalated by the DQE NOC. On average members are on call once every 8-10 weeks.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of implementation and troubleshooting optical transport equipment
Knowledge of provisioning or maintaining electrical transport services and working knowledge of data Ethernet and IP services
Possess strong awareness of network and customer information security. Demonstrate understanding of common network records processes and procedures. Strong attention to detail and situational awareness.