IP 3 Business Engineer

TeleQuest Communications Inc

Middletown, NY • On-site

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Job description

IP 3 Business Engineer
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
To design and plan equipment/technology for a global network, which includes, Ethernet over Fiber, Ethernet over Coaxial, EPON, DPOE, Ethernet over MPLS, and MPLS technologies.
Qualified candidate will work closely with Service Engineering, Sales and Operations teams and have the following key responsibilities:
  • Selection of technology and equipment platforms to enable best in the class Ethernet services
  • Work closely with other engineering teams such as IP engineering and transmission engineering to ensure efficient network architecture.
  • Qualification of equipment in a laboratory environment, which includes development of test requirements, test plans and qualification reports.
  • Work closely with Service engineering/Sales to design and Qualify Ethernet services.
  • Support service rollout by developing provisioning guidelines and commissioning guidelines
  • Participating and contributing to different industrial forums such as Metro Ethernet Forum, CableLabs
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Architecting, design and test Ethernet and IP networks (Ethernet over Fiber, Ethernet over PON, Ethernet over Coaxial, MPLS & MPLS-T Technologies)
  • Knowledge of Layer 2 network design and standards, including Ethernet WAN technologies, MEF services (ELINE, ELAN, E-Tree, E-Access, EVPN), IEEE standards 802.1ad QnQ, 802.1q VLAN tagging, Ethernet OAM 802.3ah and 802.1ag.
  • Experience with routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, and RIP.
  • Implementing a resilient network with redundancy and rapid fail over using MPLS, LACP, G8032
  • Implementing security - protection against flooding, denial of service, etc.
  • Traffic management and optimization - traffic shaping, classification, policing, queuing, scheduling
  • Network Management, performance measurement, fault management, access security.
  • Generate and implement Engineering Design Documentation for new network builds or augmentations. Includes engineering of all aspects of Layer 2 thru Layer 4 IP services delivery
  • Perform network maintenance, diagnostics work and provide technical support to cross-organizational teams and engineering associates
  • Develop, provide and maintain positive communication with vendors for diagnosing and rectifying problems and candidate possesses strong inter-personal communication skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple deadlines
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to assimilate, analyze and correlate large amounts of forensic data from various network, operating system, application, and security devices, logs, and alerts.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science is required. Master degree is a plus.
  • 5+ years experience on network architecture and technology planning for Ethernet and/or IP networks in carrier and enterprise service provider environment.
  • Ability to learn new technologies, troubleshoot IP and Ethernet services networks
  • Cisco CCNA or CCNP is plus
  • MEF CECP certification is a plus
  • Layer 2 and knowledge of MEF standards Highly desirable
  • Working knowledge of layer 2 and layer 3 switching and routing protocols: i.e. IEEE801.1Q, QinQ, carrier ethernet, Y.1731, BGP, OSPF, MPLS.


Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Network Engineer?

A: To succeed as a Network Engineer, key technical skills include proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP), network architecture (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi), and network security (firewalls, VPNs, access control). Additionally, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills are essential soft skills, as Network Engineers must troubleshoot complex issues, collaborate with teams, and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. By combining these technical and soft skills, Network Engineers can design, implement, and maintain reliable and secure network infrastructure, supporting the growth and success of their organization.

Q: What is the career path for a Network Engineer?

A: A Network Engineer's typical career progression involves starting as a Network Administrator or Junior Network Engineer, where they gain hands-on experience with network infrastructure and protocols. As they progress to mid-level roles such as Network Engineer or Senior Network Engineer, they take on more complex projects, lead teams, and develop expertise in areas like network security, virtualization, and cloud computing. Ultimately, senior Network Engineers can move into leadership positions like Network Architect or Director of Network Engineering, or transition into related fields like IT Management or Cybersecurity.