Transport Engineer III
Hargray Communications Group, Inc.

Bluffton, South Carolina

Posted in Telecommunications


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Hargray’ s Mission – To Envision and deliver customer delight

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Then you should join the Hargray Communications team as a Transport Engineer III.

General Description of Position:

The Transport Network Engineer position plays an important role within Hargray. It represents an experienced professional with a high technical skill set in the engineering and support role as it pertains to the Optical Transport Network that supports all of the company’s offerings. This position is critical to the team and will be the technical resource that provides plans and a source of information and support for all responsibilities within Transport Network. Transport Network Engineer needs to be proactive in their work and offer suggestions in completing tasks and recommending additional solutions, efficiencies, and observations. They are responsible for assisting other engineers & overseeing transport installations, circuit creations, systems documentation, upgrades, and maintaining network hardware and network operating systems for the various transport systems. Optical Transport Engineers are provided information from systems and associates to respond to, investigate, diagnose, rectify, and document issues as required. They also use various network and server tools to isolate and rectify issues as need be.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for performing tasks of high complexity relating to the architectural design/topology and Tier III/IV service/troubleshooting (problem analysis) of all transport equipment (SONET, digital, DWDM, analog, and telephony), including but not limited to fiber equipment, MUX/DEMUX, and status monitoring equipment.
  • Provides technical support for network problems and simulation of network issues.
  • Assists in managing and maintain high-level network protocols and configurations. Provides procedural, informational, and training documentation. Working with Corporate Engineering develops design criteria for testing new technologies coordinating with all engineering/operations/management necessary to meet deadlines for product offerings.
  • Respond to, diagnose, and resolve technical issues related to the Internet delivery systems, Voice over IP, and other offered services.
  • Creates and maintains logs, records, diagrams, and reports of any network transport systems.
  • Works as part of a group with other engineering departments on issues relating to all company products pertaining to Network transport. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned
  • Provide design and implementation support for data routers, Ethernet backhaul interconnects, and other supporting data systems.
  • SQL programming experience, ability to interpret and modify PERL scripts, and understanding of the UNIX & Linux operating systems (basic commands) desired
  • ​Ability to balance technical and business requirements
  • Overseeing installation, acceptance, and implementation of equipment
  • Design and project manage the installation of both dark and LIT Fiber Optic Rings.
  • Develop engineering, system performance, and operations policies and procedures
  • Implement and development of job-aids and tools that document internal methods and procedures
  • Superior organizational and planning skills (setting and communicating priorities; anticipating workload impact on resources of both self and team; delegating where appropriate; consistently following up on outstanding items, and providing focus in meetings and discussions)

 



Minimum Qualifications

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience is required
  • 10 or more years of experience on multiple hardware platforms and operating systems (Fuji, Ciena). Must have experience with Fuji transport
  • Knowledge of network and system management software (Fuju, Calix, etc..)
  • Expert level of knowledge of CWDM/DWDM/SONET/OTN Optical Transport hardware, software, and theory.
  • Expert level of knowledge of Ethernet interfaces from Layer1 and 2, including protocols that support the routers and switches in these systems
  • Expert understanding of networking technologies (Ethernet 100,1000M; Serial T1, DS1, DS3; also copper and fiber technologies)
  • Experience with handheld test tools (CAT5, Fiber and Fiberscopes, T-bird 1gig, 10 gig, and 100 gig testers and Optical Spectrum Analyzers)
  • GPON, AE, FTTX architecture and deployment
  • Advanced knowledge of data communications, including data network design, routers, switches, hubs, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS
  • Office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Strong networking experience to include Layer-1, Layer-2 & Layer-3 principles
  • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP and the following networking protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, SMTP, FTP, SSL, ISIS, BGP, BGP Address Families, L2VPN, MPLS
  • Must have strong troubleshooting ability
  • Must have strong technical writing skills
  • Must be able to work well under pressure & be a team player
  • Must have the ability to have a flexible working schedule, 24/7 on-call support, and overnight maintenance
  • MEF CECP certification a plus

EOE/ Disability

 


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