This posting has been extended beyond the initial anticipated closing date. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Policy. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week. JOB SCOPE Assists in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of high complexity. Designs and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement. Responsible for implementation of network architecture and designs. DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Integrates and schematically depicts communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution. Assists in the development and documentation of technical standards. Develops and implements approved methods of procedure. Designs and establishes protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network enhancements and makes recommendations for improvement. Works on projects/ systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization. Provides escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors. Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead. Coaches less experienced staff. Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable. Knows, understands and follows company policy. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience Minimum five (5) years of Data network experience REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS Ability to read, write and speak the English language Ability to use personal computer and software applications Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport) Ability to work in a team environment Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly Knowledge of Microsoft Office PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of company products and services Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP ) Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.) WORKING CONDITIONS Office Environment May work in Network Lab environment 24X7 Network Operations environment. Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job. Occasional travel as required ENE311-CBO 2024-43179 2024 Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. This job posting will remain open until 2024-11-20 05:00 AM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary. The base pay for this position generally is between $78,900.00 and $139,500.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.