What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Operations Engineer position at TEC?
BASIC JOB SUMMARY:
The overall purpose of this job is to provide high level network engineering support for TEC’s broadband network and other projects as assigned by the Director of Network Operations. This job requires advanced intellectual knowledge, concepts, practices, and procedures in and related to the telecom broadband and networking industry. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. This position may perform a variety of tasks. A wide degree of networking knowledge, broadband concepts, creativity, and service provider network experience is expected.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The essential job functions and duties described below may not be the only requirements of the position. It may be necessary to follow other instructions or perform other related duties required by the company.
- Implement, maintain, and trouble shoot routing technologies, subscriber layer transport operations and end-to-end transport connectivity within TEC’s multi-state broadband network.
- Comprehensive understanding of network services and networks, OSI 7-layer Model including TCP/IP, DataLink, and Physical Layer. Routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP and MPLS.
- Execute the provisioning and maintenance of IPv4 and IPv6 based devices, networks and Internet services provided to client companies and their customers.
- Monitor and maintain devices and systems used in the deployment of IP, Ethernet, xPON, FTTH, xDSL, Broadband Access and Voice services
- In-depth understanding and practical knowledge of networking systems such as firewalls, load balancers, CGNAT appliances and operational management systems.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate networks, identify issues, and provide solutions to ensure networks are operating efficiently.
- Implement and troubleshoot related network and security infrastructure.
- Ability to engage with other carriers and service providers
- Project and time management skillset is essential.
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously from initial approval through implementation
- Communicate technical information to other technical team members but also to coworkers in other departments who may not have knowledge of networking technical terminology.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Special projects as requested by Director of Network Operations
- Other duties as assigned
