Transport & Capacity Engineer III
St Louis, Missouri
Spectrum’s growth and success in the ever-evolving technological landscape are built on the sophisticated innovations and service reliability our Network Operations groups provide. Our Operating Model focuses on maintaining operational excellence and reliability of Spectrum’s network to enhance our customer’s experience. The Network Operations environment is based on our Key Laws of Focus which values accuracy, resiliency and response time.
Network Technology Operations (NTO) is comprised of application, networks and access layers within our overall network.
- Full-time
- Job level: Entry to Senior
- Occasional Travel
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- Flexible
- Leadership
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Spectrum wants to help you get more out of life and take care of things outside the office to make life a little easier. We provide:
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Health Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans available.
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Paid Time Off
Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.
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401(k) Retirement Savings
We provide a 100% match for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your eligible pay.
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Education Assistance
Earn an associate degree, bachelor’s degree or professional certificate tuition-free through our partnership with Guild.
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Career Progression
Advancement is a very real and achievable goal.
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Training and Certification
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Responsibilities
JOB SCOPE
Under minimal supervision, responsible for executing project plans for engineering management resources as well as bandwidth transport and capacity management of network needs and forecasting. Administers company policy and provides efficient operation in the areas of planning, project development, implementation, and manages inventory for leased capacity, and numerous internal corporate customers for transport and capacity.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 6+ years of Telecom experience
- Working knowledge of routing protocols- BGP, IS-IS DWDM transport system knowledge, troubleshooting and provisioning Proficient with the usage of router commands necessary to perform current job function Experience with metrics and effects on network traffic and the use of modeling systems.
- Advanced working knowledge of Cisco and Juniper router hardware and optics.
- Experience with transport equipment (DWDM), uses and integration techniques.
- Advanced working knowledge of large scale datacenters, meet me rooms and colocation setups.
- Knowledge of Cisco and Juniper router hardware and optics, with the ability to integrate into colocation facilities.
- Understanding of transport equipment (DWDM), uses and integration techniques.
- Familiarity with different optical connector types and patch panels.
- Knowledge of large scale datacenters, meet me rooms and colocation setups.
- Working knowledge of AC/DC Power Plants.
- Actively and consistently supports all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Prioritizes and coordinates solutions for highly complex circuit orders and capacity requirements for the divisions, and internal corporate customers for transport and capacity.
- Interacts with network engineers and engineering staff to develop the required plans for effective networking management to ensure projects are controlled and completed on time and within budget.
- Creates Engineering diagrams of solutions.
- Works with engineering staff at the Corporate and Divisional levels to design and implement plans for interconnects with LECs and other carriers.
- Provides project management and network planning support in close coordination with access providers.
- Develops and maintains processes and procedures associated with Transport and Circuit management functions.
- Develops and produces reports clearly indicating benchmarks, critical paths, resource loads, schedule slack and required plan adjustments.
- Identifies project slips and provides suggested corrective courses to recover schedule slippage.
- Coordinates bandwidth-needs and forecasting for all aspects of networking.
- Provides project and vendor coordination of access providers.
- Provides billing coordination, verification, and support to network key holders and corporate accounting.
- Provides contract negotiation and project management support to the Corporate Contracts Manager.
- Reviews and submits reports and other data as required by leadership and conducts a continuing evaluation of task force results.
- Ensures compliance with established processes, procedures and policies.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.
BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering or related field, and / or equivalent work experience
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with wireline, wireless, or broadband telephony
- Minimum three (3) years of Data network experience
- Must be able to work the following shift: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM (Hybrid)
ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of IP transport and routing protocols, testing, and activation
- Ability to work well with all levels of organization, varied disciplines and degrees of technical business experience and external access providers
- Ability to analyze interpret and trend data projecting future connectivity needs based upon growth projections
- Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings (e.g., fiber maps, etc.)
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
- Ability to manage multiple projects to meet target dates for implementation
- Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
- Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties and goals
- Ability to work independently
- Ability in use of personal computer and software applications (i.e. office applications, project scheduling programs and mapping software, etc.)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of company products and services
- Professional level Network Certification or equivalent work experience
- Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (NCTI, SCTE, BCT/E)
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office Environment
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