Engineer- Data - III

Job#: 3029375

Job Description

Location: Schertz, TX - Onsite

Description

As our Network Systems Assurance Engineer, you'll be responsible for the advanced installation, operation, and maintenance of switching, data communications, and peripheral equipment associated with the Mobile Switching Center (MSC). You'll be participating in multi-functional projects and working in a collaborative environment with other passionate, highly-skilled team members to create a positive impact on our business.

Education/Certifications

• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• A technical degree in Electronics or Telecommunications.
• Experience troubleshooting networking issues and telecommunications problems.
• Expertise in networking and POR work
• Electronics training in telecommunications, switching, networking, two-way radio, paging, or microwave radio .
• Training in data communications, facility systems, digital communications, operating systems and applications, computer support, scripting, project management, or power.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Performing optimization and troubleshooting of base station equipment databases, facility systems, and Fiber network for new installs and existing networks.
• Testing fiber network and integrating network hardware to bring new products on-Air.
• Flexible work hours as there will be night shifts, OT and On-Call
• Coordinating installation, testing and troubleshooting on voice and data network platforms and transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Gigabit Ethernet Services, OCn, T3, T1, and DS0).
• Assisting with maintaining system applications using traffic and capacity monitoring tools to track errors and keep the network performing optimally.
• Monitoring building automated systems (BAS) to maintain operation of network equipment such as AC/DC power systems and HVAC systems.
• Maintaining a secure operating environment to ensure vendor safety and network integrity.
• Updating daily logs with site-specific information to track and maintain network changes.
• Composing reports for system documentation to maintain environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Supporting stakeholder organizations to identify and solve complex problems.
• Working on deploying 5G technologies across the region.
• Have an understanding of Cieana, Nokia, Cisco and Fujitsu Routers and Networks.
  
  

You'll Need To Have

• Associate's degree or three or more years of work experience installing/troubleshooting telecommunication equipment in a switching facility.
• Experience with dark and lit fiber testing using equipment such as OTDR, fiberscope.
• Experience troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
• Power experience such as Galaxy, Lorain or DC distribution systems.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift.
  
  

Even Better If You Have

• A technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunications.
• Experience troubleshooting networking issues and telecommunications problems.
• Expertise in networking and POR work
• Electronics training in telecommunications, switching, networking,two-way radio, paging, or microwave radio .
• Training in data communications, facility systems, digital communications, operating systems and applications, computer support, scripting, project management, or power.
• Knowledge or certification in LAN/WAN switching and IP routing protocols e.g. CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA or NRS.
• Knowledge of transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Gigabit Ethernet Services, OCn10G, OC48, T3, T1, and DS0 ).
• Training or experience in any of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, linux operating systems and applications, telecommunications, networking or router support, working knowledge of DC power rectification and battery systems.Project management skills.
• Router and or Network Certifications
  
  

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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