Network Edge Engineer I

Description: Better Careers Start Here! Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service. At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a rich benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities. Job Description The Network Edge Engineer I designs and maintains Edge networking including distribution switching, PON, Wireless and ethernet transport services. Works with CORE group to ensure system stability and future product designs.Has an understanding of the basic voice network switches, routing and core network. Understands the transport path from voice core to customer edge CPE. Duties and responsibilities Install, provision, configure, upgrade edge network routers and switches Design, plan and implement edge network logical and physical migrations Troubleshoot and resolve edge network issues Maintain complete and accurate documentation of specific project details Provide mid-level and on-call support for escalated customer service issues up to and including service outages Manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, facilitate resolution of any issues Utilize monitoring tools to proactively identify potential issues and plan for future growth Tier 2 NOC Support Facilitate the procurement of equipment and materials specific to projects Tasks and projects relevant to the position as needed Requirements: Knowledge and experience requirements Strong working knowledge of project/program management, conducting end to end project management of network projects High proficiency with layer-2 switching devices and protocols Strong knowledge of OSI model Some experience working with BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, OSPF, LDP protocols Experience working with Juniper, Nokia and Cisco platforms High proficiency working with Passive Optical Networks Experience working with DC powered systems Strong troubleshooting and multitasking abilities Ability to work independently on projects Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Juniper JNCIA-Junos/JNCIS-SP, Comptia A+/Net+, Nokia NRS 1, Cisco CCNA, or similar certifications preferred 4 years of IT/Networking experience strongly preferred Learn more about careers at Hunter Communications Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process. Job Type: Full-time