Network engineer Jobs in Abilene, TX

Job Description :

Network Engineers support the design, implementation, and optimization of the telco network solution used to provide FTI services. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams, and work independently on projects, including developing telco designs based upon FTI Network requirements.

Responsibilities :

a. Evaluate telco designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for the FTI network.

b. Plan and design modern telco services to replace legacy copper-based telco solutions.

c. Implement solutions that support customer requirements.

d. Participate in after action reviews to resolve technical challenges.

e. Create and maintain documentation for engineering and NOC teams.

f. Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.

g. Manage the Telco design release workflow to meet the implementation schedule.

Required Qualifications :

a. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a -year accredited degree in a technical discipline

b. Degree and minimum years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience or years post-Secondary / Associates Degree and a minimum of years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience

c. Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans.

d. Ability to work in a team environment and is self-directed and self-motivated.

e. Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completing tasks per project schedule.

f. Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.

g. Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures.

h. Domain knowledge of the Telecommunications industry, including carrier services, provisioning terminology, CISCO routers and network infrastructure and IP technologies such as Pseudo Wire and Ethernet switching.

i. Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance security clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications :

a. Experience designing and implementing network technologies such as SONET, Carrier Ethernet,

b. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures.

c. Knowledge of IP technologies such as Pseudo Wire and Ethernet switching

d. Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes

e. Knowledge of WAN / LAN, TDM and Voice switching systems; TCP / IP, specific routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and RIP; VoIP, DWDM, CTI and VPN technologies

f. Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD

g. Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv