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CPE Network Architect IV
Position Responsibilities
Job Title: CPE Network Architect10 years of experience Location: Englewood CO 80112 100% on site Duration: 6 month contract (contract will continue to extend or convert to FTE) Other Requirements:
If not local, must be willing to relocate within 2-3 weeks maximum relocation assistance will not be provided
Must be willing and able to work 100% onsite
Must be very strong in DOCSIS, Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and troubleshooting / debugging CPE
Strong candidates will come from a Telecom or telecom manufacturer background.
JOB OVERVIEW
Network architects are in charge of effectively designing and reviewing network requirements and capabilities for their organization.
They are responsible for validating high-level design plans for optimal network implementation. Network architects must be organized individuals that pay strong attention to detail to prevent network issues and incompatibility.
They report their progress and escalate issues to the network administrator or supervisor in their department as needed.
One of their main tools includes a personal computer to verify network setting and security requirements by using specialized software to test for security flaws and possible intruder doors.
Additionally, network architects verify network integrity by coordinating the installation and proper maintenance of hardware and software tools.
They provide technical support and guidance for complex wireless and local area networks.
One of their main functions includes managing client expectations by following strict standards and network protocols.
They implement new technologies for high-level designs and monitor performance based on specified project requirements.
Network architects also determine proper architecture required by the size of existing computer systems.
They also must maintain an accurate report to prevent future connectivity problems.
Troubleshoots and resolves escalated Access and CPE device field issues.
Performs assessments on existing technologies to determine performance and capacity gaps.
Establishes security, connectivity and access parameters.
Provides recommendations to optimize network infrastructure.
Tests and tunes security devices and systems.
Programs routers and switches. Implements communications technologies (data or voice).
Manages network services from planning phase through implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure is required.
Experience working with DOCSIS, ONU, CMTS, DAC, EC, Troubleshooting, Debugging and CPE (Customer Premise Equipment)
Additional Skillsets being sought:
Advanced knowledge of the DOCSIS and EPON standards
Working knowledge of CMTS platforms including:
Casa C100G
Arris E6000
Cisco cBR8
RPHY
Harmonic vCMTS and RPDs
Vecima RPDs
Working knowledge of EPON platforms including:
ADTRAN 95XX and SDX-6210
Vecima (Nokia) 7360 and Distributed Access Architecture SF-4x, SC-2D3
Working knowledge of switch platforms including:
Cisco NCS/ASR
Juniper PTX/QFX/ACX
Working knowledge of routing protocols including:
OSPF
ISIS
BGP
v4/v6 Multicast
Ability to write technical documentation
Ability to write and follow detailed technical test plans
CPE and ONU background in trouble shooting is highly desirable
Creative Network Trouble Shooting Skills.
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