• Network Engineer I

    Matanuska Telephone Association (Palmer, AK)


    Network Engineer I

     

    Palmer,AK

     

    We are searching for an experienced Network Engineer I at our Palmer HQ facility.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

    SUMMARY OF POSITION'S ROLE

    Network Engineer I (equivalent to Senior Network Engineer) position will be responsible for engineering planning, design, equipment evaluation, project management, installation specifications, and test & acceptance for MTA’s existing and advanced networks to ensure cost effective enhancements and upgrades to meet network requirements. Engineer shall work in close collaboration with Inside Plant Engineering group, Network Planning, Outside Plant Engineering, and Operations. This position will be self-directing, relies on extensive experience to accomplish tasks and a has a wide degree of creativity and latitude. Expectations are to help direct the work of the engineering group and provide guidance to the work group’s development.

    SPECIFIC TASK DESCRIPTION

    Engineer and implement network enhancements in a cost-effective manner using sound professional business approaches. Perform cost/benefit trade-offs.

     

    Provide engineering and technical expertise and support for both internal and external customers.

     

    Plan, develop, design, and manage network projects in conjunction with MTA’s capital plan and customer demand.

     

    Evaluate network security issues when designing network and in conjunction with the Information Security Office recommend and implement changes to minimize network security concerns.

     

    Evaluate and recommend new, advanced technologies (both software and hardware platforms) that will be most cost-effective in meeting network service requirements.

     

    Maintain inside plant records and drawings for MTA’s facilities.

     

    Initiate positive interface with all MTA departments to facilitate timely completion of work assignments.

     

    Plan overall equipment layouts in central offices and remote facilities. Coordinate growth and maintenance concerns with Buildings Engineering, OSP Engineering, and CO Maintenance.

     

    Projects are engineered according to acceptable industry standards.

     

    Evaluate demand forecasts, sales and market forecasts, mandates, and technology evolution, and be able to apply these requirements to successful network design.

     

    Maintain professional contact with suppliers, vendors, trade organizations and other peer groups to stay current in technology changes and trends affecting the Telecom field.

     

    Effectively research and present technical material verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences.

     

    Provide leadership to Network Engineer level II (Junior) and III (entry level)

     

    Other duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications:

    POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or combination of Bachelor or Associates Degree in Electronics or related field and current, practical, and applicable technical experience in the Central Office networking portion of the telecom field

     

    Active JNCIP-SP certification. If inactive, required within 6 months of hire or equivalent certifications

     

    5+ years’ experience in network planning, design and implementation can substitute above qualifications

     

    Extensive knowledge of routing, switching and firewall systems

     

    Advanced technical experience of OSPF, ISIS, BGP and MPLS

     

    Technical understanding of Juniper/Ciena hardware and configurations

     

    Familiarity of WDM Transport systems

    Preferred Additional Qualifications (knowledge of/familiarity):

    MEF standard based service for Layer2 and Layer3 Circuits

     

    QoS and Firewall Policy for scalable deployment

     

    Access transport and service technology (FTTH, VoIP, Pseudowire T1 and DSL)

     

    Segment routing and traffic engineering

     

    Application servers (DHCP, DNS, radius, tacacs and LDAP) to support various services

     

    AC/DC power systems

     

    Python scripting

     

    MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTA offers competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k) plan, annual leave, and more. A complete job description is available upon request. Qualified individuals should apply online here:https://mta.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/804?c=mta&source=MilitaryJobs Job Ref: 142020