Core Engineer I

About the role

Brief Description
Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider serving carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals!

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years in Telecommunications/IP-MPLS-Ethernet environment or equivalent Technical Training.
• Experience in analysis and design of transport networks, LAN and WAN data networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services.
• Experience with equipment configuration programming.
• College/Technical School degree or equivalent work experience.
• Nokia NRS-II / Juniper JNCIS / Cisco CCNP certification of equivalent experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of DWDM telecommunications transmission systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microwave RF Transmission Technology, preferred.
• Knowledge of other conventional telecommunications equipment functions, applications, and configurations, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Internet Protocols version’s IPv4 & IPv6 and familiar with DDoS detection methods, preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Self-motivated and able to make independent decisions based on policies, practices & project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of PC and software applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong technical aptitude for new protocols and technologies with the ability to provide technical support and direction.
• Customer focused with a desire to exceed expectations.
• Multitask oriented while maintaining composure in a demanding work environment.

Summary

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Network Design and Architecture
• Design and deploy solutions for the core IP network to ensure scale, cost efficiency, and high availability (99.999%).
• Ability to design and implement layer 1, 2, and 3 network solutions.
• Develop circuit deployment standards and proper implementation procedures for business needs.
• Network and Security Policy Management
• Plan and oversee all core network change management activities (peering, transport, hardware, etc) including the development of change and test plans.
• Monitor all core links and interconnections for any potential performance problems (utilization, intrusion, etc).
• Develop network policies for network wide traffic engineering.
• Network Operations and Provisioning Support
• Take the lead in troubleshooting and resolving core network outages and developing mitigation solutions.
• Assist in the design and provisioning of complex multi-location customer networks (Layer 1, 2, and 3).
• Technical Documentation
• Develop and publish core network diagrams to include Layer 1, 2 and Layer 3 interconnections.
• Develop and publish network architecture and configuration standards for backbone and customer networks.
• Maintain colocation and data center As-Builts/Rack Diagrams/DLRs and incorporate into change process.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Company Information

Bluebird Fiber is an equal opportunity employer.