Network Designer

Responsible for designing a circuit path across the company network with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the network architecture and routing configurations. Within the design responsibilities, accountable for producing an accurate design layout record that applies a proficient understanding of the products and their specifications offered by the company and the scope of work requested on a customer order meets the product criteria, as well as having in-house parts/equipment available for consumption and delivery to the end user. Responsible for writing and solving for process and procedural gaps, and bringing closure to problematic orders. As a member of the team need to support each other, it is very metric driven and team oriented ensuring the success of all.This position is in the Network Implementation group which is part of the Network Planning and Access Management organization.

This position is fully remote work from home within the US.

• Designs and provisions customer, network, dark fiber, and collocation circuits including on-net and off-net basic routing network configurations. Creates layout records and maintains data integrity of inventory record consumption.
• Initiates capacity requests and tracks for completion based on deployment commit date.
• Manages individual daily workload in alignment with revenue and customer commitments across multiple orders, systems and processes.
• Validates orders for information accuracy based on internal company product ordering specifications.
• Assists in process documentation and provides training and guidance to new hires regarding processes, equipment, network architecture, and facilitates issue resolution.
• Owns and resolves all issues and related problematic activities against assigned orders.
• Demonstrates ability to work in multiple design systems, and effectively handles escalations/urgent-related matters.
• Manages/facilitates issues to resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.7-9 years related experience in specific area or equivalent.
• Requires a highly motivated and solutions driven individual who desires to expand their knowledge, as well as exhibits creativity and originality.
• Proficient knowledge of ring configurations and network routing.
• Proficient knowledge of basic metro gear/equipment - Lucent/Fujitsu/Cienna/Alcatel/Cisco, bandwidths from DS1 to OC192 and including ethernet VT1/STS configurations.
• Adapts and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Reliable/Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience/knowledge on equipment retrievals.
• Team oriented - able to work well with others in a professional environment.
• Experience in writing process documentation and implementation.

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$54150 - $72200 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$56900 - $76000 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$59850 - $79800 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$62700 - $83600 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.