Network Engineer

Job Description:

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• We are looking for a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the FTI team as an IP SAC Network Engineer supporting the IP Service Activation Center.
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• As an IP SAC Network Engineer, candidate will support supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation and activation.
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• The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently implementing scheduled network maintenance events.
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• Other tasks include managing special projects supporting program requirements.
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The IP SAC Network Engineer will be responsible for:

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• Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirements.
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• Knowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation, configuration and testing standards including, IP network architecture.
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• Possess an intermediate (CCNA certification, or equivalent experience) level of experience troubleshooting IP network configurations.
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• Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, HSRP, IS-IS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and layer 2 Ethernet.
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• Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris field technician site access as required.
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• Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits per IEEE, ITU, TIA, ISO and FTI specifications.
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• Collaborate closely with FTI Engineering team members to resolve implementation and acceptance issues as needed.
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• Responsible for executing coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support, Engineering changes per customer and program requirements.
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• Responsible for executing service disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline.
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• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
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• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans.
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• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office applications.
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• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD.
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• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.
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• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule.
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• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures.
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• Support flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to 2nd or 3rd shift.
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