Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer - Melbourne, United States - Harris Geospatial Solutions

Description

Job Title:
Sr Associate, Network Planning Engineer (IP Network Engineer)

Job Code: 10430


Job Location:
Melbourne, FL


Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the FTI team as an IP Network Engineer supporting the IP Service Activation Center.

As an 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 Network Engineer (SAC) 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 TDM, ETHERNET, PDH, SDH, SONET, and 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, ISIS, HSRP, VPLS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet.

Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris 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 to execute a coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support, Engineering changes per customer and program requirements.

Responsible to execute services disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
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, Fujitsu, 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
MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience preferred
CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience preferred

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