Network Engineer - St. Petersburg, FL

Desired Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.