Network Engineer (Engineering) II

Since 1980, APR Consulting, Inc. (APR) has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

See Responsibilities and Ideal Candidates.

• The Data Circuit Provisioning Center team is focused on implementing, verifying and providing a smooth operation of customer line side circuits as it relates to Layer 2 and Layer 3 service delivery platforms.
• Our responsibility is all inclusive: Provision Ethernet services through Frontiers network provisioning various network devices; ensuring that network devices are maintained; configuring and troubleshooting the network that supports connectivity to customer NIDs; producing detailed implementation instructions or carrying out required changes to complete tasks/projects; troubleshooting failed installs; changes/improvements requested by management and Engineering and Planning groups; and DCP also update/maintain all network documentation as required. Additionally, the engineer works directly with Centralized Engineering,
• Provisioning Engineering Project Managers, Regional Engineers and end users to validate the provisioned physical and virtual circuit path.

• Have a technical knowledge of the following technology which includes but is not limited:
• IPVPN/MPLS, Ethernet and Dedicated Internet, Metro-Ethernet, T1/MLPPP.
• Cisco Network Routing/Circuit Provisioning.
• Ability to comprehend circuit layout record or design layout record by assisting, delegating and interacting with PM and Field Technicians.
• Basic knowledge in provisioning VLANs on Layer 2 and be able to identify and properly configure across multifaceted network devices
• Basic knowledge of engineering standards, serial and interoffice circuits, and network equipment while data basing the inventory and design system.
• Basic knowledge of Metro Ethernet Standards service types: E-Line, E-LAN topologies
• Knowledge of Quality of Service that addresses Service Level Agreements specifically addresses Y.1564 and RFC 2544.
• Understanding of Ethernet Basic Principles.
• Basic knowledge of provisioning, implementation, and documentation of complex network and platform configurations.
• Technical knowledge in Telecom Network topics: OSI Layers, Ethernet, IP, MPLS, spanning tree, networking, routers, Layer 2 switches, and routers.
• Exceptional analytic and troubleshooting skills for solving problems.
• Position requires detailed organization to detail and be highly motivated.
• Demonstrated track record of interfacing with customers and other telecom providers.
• Candidate should be 100% professional and capable of effectively communicating (written and verbal) complex issues to audiences with various skill level, organizational skills, and computer skills particularly around Microsoft Office products.
• Interpersonal skills to work within a team environment
• Certifications a plus: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, VoIP, MEF (Metro-Ethernet Forum).
• Flexibility to work a schedule that will meet the demand of our customers as required. Provision Ethernet Virtual Circuits (EVC) throughout the network
• Establishes networking environment by verifying design system configurations; guiding UNI system installation, logical documentation, and enforcing policies and standards.
• Work tasks by accessing M6 (Metasolve) ticketing system to provision customer circuits.
• Daily basis access various web-based programs that aides in the daily function of provisioning in conjunction with M6.
• Involved in provisioning customer provided equipment by remote logging and provisioning managed routers.

Have a general understanding on one piece of the following equipment:

Alcatel-Lucent, Adtran, Calix, RAD, Actelis, Canoga Perkins, Cisco.

Required:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, IT, or equivalent work experience is desirable with a minimum of one to two years.
• Telecom or Broadband industry-specific experience a plus.