Network Field Engineer

Job Title: Network Field Engineer

Job Summary:

Assists with the implementation, maintenance, and support of our growing network infrastructure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspects and installs network equipment and new technologies.
• Commissions new points of presence, including cabinets, racks, AC and/or DC power systems, connectivity, and network and other electronic equipment.
• Diagnoses and resolves onsite malfunctions.
• Ensures proper maintenance of onsite equipment.
• Troubleshoots fiber optic connectivity issues following industry best practices.
• Works independently to complete projects to specification and on schedule.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred. 
• 2 years of related field experience or related experience with the following:
  • One or more Network Operating System CLI, i.e., Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, etc.
  • Optical networks and related components, tools, and procedures. 
  • Telecommunications AC and DC power systems.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Critical thinking.
• Service orientation.
• Complex analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic hand and power tool operation and safety.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled