Network Engineer IV

This posting has been extended beyond the initial anticipated closing date.

THE SCOPE

Leads in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of high complexity. Responsible for networking activities that maintain and enhance Charter's Backbone IP network by planning and designing using established corporate standards and working with network operation and implementation staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for documentation, design and technical support of Charter's IP Backbone network.
• Responsible for network integration of hardware, software and protocols into complete solution.
• Works closely with department verticals to ensure project success and completion.
• Assigned complex and critical backbone network projects.
• Implements, monitors, enhances and troubleshoots systems.
• Analyzes and revises existing system logic.
• Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution.
• Works on one or more projects as a team leader. Provides tier support across organizations
• Tests and reviews system designs.
• Network planning and architecture design lead.
• Mentors and guides networking staff and department verticals.
• Creates and presents training material.
• Reviews designs and advises on improvements or corrections.
• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Designing, deploying, managing, and ensuring stability of the local/wide area IP network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability to effectively and efficiently support mission critical business systems.
• Demonstrates a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and coordination of implementation.
• Troubleshoots and resolves major network and system issues.
• Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance.
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
• Knows, understands and follows company policy.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
• Data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
• Ability to work in a team environment
  
• Extensive knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, and Ethernet
• Transport technologies and protocols
  
• Extensive knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
• Extensive knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
• Extensive knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations.
  
• Extensive knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances
  
• Extensive knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio
  
• Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
  
• Ability to use the following office equipment telephone, copier, fax, and calculator
  
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
  
  Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Data network experience - 6+
  
  Preferred Education
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP
• Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS or JNCIP)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)

Preferred Related Work Experience

• IPv4, IPv6, IGP (ISIS/OSPF), BGP, MPLS, Multicast, QOS, MPLS VPNs, Strong IP routing and switching experience
• Scripting/automation experience
• Cisco, Juniper etc. network vendor platform experience
• Ability to produce Method of Procedure and Bill of Materials documentation
• Advanced knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Physical Media (Multimode Fiber, Singlemode Fiber, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet and related protocols
• Experience with network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
• TCP/IP and the OSI Model
• Experience with network devices and basic network appliances
• Experience working with internet peering and transit providers. Act as a liaison with the Peering team to interact with the internet industry.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft suite applications (Outlook, OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Visio)
• Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly