SUMMARY

The Transport Network Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of VTXC's transport network infrastructure. This includes fiber backbone systems, DWDM/OTN platforms, and layer 2/3 routing gear. This includes direct support for the company's data center facilities, ensuring that both internal and customer-facing infrastructure is robust, redundant, and high performing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Design and deploy long haul and metro transport systems using DWDM, OTN, and IP/MPLS technologies.
Engineer and implement fiber-based routes between central offices, data centers, and interconnect points.
Configure and maintain Nokia, Juniper and Cisco platforms.
Lead migrations and turn-ups of 10G, 100G, and 400G transport services.
Perform optical testing (OTDR, light levels), validate fiber paths, and troubleshoot transport circuits.
Maintain logical and physical documentation (Visio, Excel).
Assist NOC with network configuration/reconfiguration as necessary.
Train Level 1 and Level 2 staff in the technological and operational aspects of new implementations.
Support and manage core network gear housed in VTXC and partner data centers.
Coordinate and install equipment racks, patch panels, PDU's and structured cabling.
Provision fiber cross-connects, power drops, and customer colocation interfaces.
Assist with Smart Hands request including equipment reboots, cabling, and basic troubleshooting.
Ensure up time by supporting redundancy designs and coordinating preventive maintenance.
Monitor and respond to alerts from power systems, generators, and fire suppression units.
Will be required to perform "stand-by" duty and be "on-call" as part of rotation
Maintain compliance to all relevant OSHA, safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor.
Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a valid Driver's License and insurable record.

Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

At least 3-4 years performing new installations, moves, adds, and changes for voice, transport, video and data networks in local and remote locations.
At least 3-4 years of network management experience in installing, customizing and maintaining a variety of NMS tools.
Able to manage complex network projects with minimal supervision.
Proficient in networking technologies-Voice (TDM and VoIP), Data, ATM, Frame Relay, Ethernet, routers, switches, SONET, DWDM and multiplexers.
Possesses expertise with network functions, protocols and standards.
Proficient in the use of Windows Operating Systems and workable in UNIX/LINUX. Knowledge of scripting is very helpful, HTML /I A VA, shell, and Perl.
Knowledge of DC power/batteries, TCP/IP, IP Video and VoIP, a plus.
Able to gather and provide technical requirements, build criteria and evaluate software and hardware.
Self-managing and self-starter, believing in providing high quality of service.
Possesses good communication and intel personal skills. Has contact with Network Technicians (COE, NOC), and Network/NOC Supervisors.
Ability to work non-standard hours (nights, weekends, holidays) due to service outages and scheduled maintenances
Possesses excellent problem-solving skills.

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