Business Engineer

About the role

The Network and Test Engineer is responsible for the testing and certification of all new network technologies as well as network lifecycle testing and certification on hardware, firmware, and related configurations to support services across the Mediacom MPLS network.

Responsibilities

• Generate written engineering documents to support new deployments, reducing implementation errors and ensuring deployment success
• Conduct testing and evaluation of services and equipment to support commercial customers
• Select technology and equipment platforms to enable best-in-the-class Ethernet services
• Work closely with other engineering teams such as IP engineering and transmission engineering to ensure efficient network architecture
• Qualify equipment in a laboratory environment, which includes the development of test requirements, test plans, and qualification reports
• Work closely with Service engineering/Sales to design and Qualify Ethernet services
• Support service rollout by developing provisioning guidelines and commissioning guidelines
• Identify and define software and hardware problems and develop viable solution and alternatives
• Participate and contribute to different industrial forums such as Metro Ethernet Forum, CableLabs
• Architect, design, and test Ethernet and IP networks (Ethernet over Fiber, Ethernet over PON, Ethernet over Coaxial, MPLS & MPLS-T Technologies)
• Create and execute test plans of multiple networking services and platforms
• Develop and execute product certifications, which includes research, development of test requirements and testing reports
• Set up equipment, ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software
• Knowledge of Layer 2 network design and standards, including Ethernet WAN technologies, MEF services (ELINE, ELAN, E-Tree, E-Access, EVPN), IEEE standards 802.1ad QnQ, 802.1q VLAN tagging, Ethernet OAM 802.3ah, and 802.1ag
• Experience with IP routing protocols and networking technologies: MPLS, BGP, MP-BGP, RSVP, OSPF, Multicast, LDP, QoS
• Implementing a resilient network with redundancy and rapid failover using MPLS, LACP, G8032
• Implementing security - protection against flooding, denial of service, etc.
• Traffic management and optimization - traffic shaping, classification, policing, queuing, scheduling
• Network Management, performance measurement, fault management, and access security
• Generate and implement Engineering Design Documentation for new network builds or augmentations. Includes engineering of all aspects of Layer 2 through Layer 4 IP services delivery
• Perform network maintenance, and diagnostics work and provide technical support to cross-organizational teams and engineering associates
• Develop, provide, and maintain positive communication with vendors for diagnosing and rectifying problems

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science is required. Master’s degree is a plus.
• 5+ years’ experience in network architecture and technology planning for Ethernet and/or IP networks in carrier and enterprise service provider environments.
• Ability to learn new technologies, troubleshoot IP and Ethernet service networks
• Multivendor platform expertise. Spirent and testing experience are additional advantage
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP is plus
• MEF CECP certification is a plus
• Layer 2 and knowledge of MEF standards Highly desirable
• Working knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switching and routing protocols: i.e. VLANS, IEEE801.1Q, QinQ, HSRP, ERPS, Carrier Ethernet, OAM, CFM, Y.1731, QoS, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, LDP, SRv6, Multicast

Qualifications

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including health, vision, and dental insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Education Enrichment: Up to $5,000 per year for professional development and educational advancement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous company match to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Including vacation, holidays, and flexible paid time off to ensure work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on Mediacom services where available, or receive a reimbursement for internet/cable services in areas where Mediacom isn’t offered.
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development: To help you grow in your career and achieve your professional goals.
• Additional benefits and perks!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including health, vision, and dental insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Education Enrichment: Up to $5,000 per year for professional development and educational advancement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous company match to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Including vacation, holidays, and flexible paid time off to ensure work-life balance.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounts on Mediacom services where available, or receive a reimbursement for internet/cable services in areas where Mediacom isn’t offered.
• Ongoing Training and Professional Development: To help you grow in your career and achieve your professional goals.
• Additional benefits and perks!

Pay

$75,000 - $120,000

Schedule

Full-time