Network Architect

2 weeks ago

Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, United States Long Lines Broadband Full time
Job Title: Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our core operations team at Long Lines Broadband. As a Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with ISP network engineering on the delivery of Carrier Ethernet, DOCSIS, Fiber, Wireless, and telephony services.
  • Perform data collection and analysis from a security perspective and from a business perspective.
  • Configure, maintain, and respond to network host monitoring applications.
  • Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
  • Respond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel, and external entities as required to provide technical and analytical support.
  • Conduct routine network hardware, software, configuration, and related audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
  • Incident response according to existing standards for security and operational incidents.
  • Maintain an appropriate and professional image of the company through appearance, demeanor, and interactions with internal and external customers always.
  • Comply with company policies and specifications.
  • Capable of being in on-call rotation for outages and such.
Requirements:
  • Associate degree or equivalent certifications.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in a network-related field.
  • Cable industry and/or Carrier Ethernet experience a plus.
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of network protocols such as OSPF, SIP, and BGP.
  • Valid and clean driver's license.
  • Solid understanding of routing and switching in a multi-vendor environment such as Cisco, Ciena, Adtran, Extreme, and many others.
  • DWDM experience.
  • CMTS knowledge.
  • Knowledge with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPv4, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, SNMP, SIP, VOIP, MGCP, PIM.
  • Familiar with data manipulation and analysis. Able to prepare data for presentation.
  • Ability to analyze, identify, prioritize, and solve highly complex problems required.
  • Good relations and communication skills are required to collaborate with other departments and external customers.
  • Knowledge and understanding of network monitoring tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills while contributing to projects with network operations.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledgeable in a variety of network protocols such as OSPF, SIP, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, static routes, and other IP-related technologies.
  • DOCSIS and/or PON knowledge a plus.
  • Licensing/Certifications a plus (CCNA or CCNP, MEF).
Benefits:
  • Family Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental, and Vision.
  • Company-funded HSA.
  • Company-paid Short-Term Disability.
  • Company-paid Long-Term Disability with Voluntary option.
  • Company-paid Parental Leave.
  • Company-paid Life as well as Voluntary policies.
  • 401(k) with generous company match.
  • Paid Time Off.
  • Volunteer Paid Time Off.
  • Paid Holidays.

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Network Engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.