Job Description

• As IP Network Engineer, candidate will support supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation and activation.
• The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently implementing scheduled network maintenance events.
• Other tasks include managing special projects supporting program requirements.

The IP SAC Network Engineer will be responsible for:

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

Qualifications:

• 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
• 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
• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD.
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures
• Support flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to 2nd or 3rd shift