Network Design Engineer

Position Overview 

The Network Design Engineer role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including network design strategy, network engineering, implementation assistance, migration planning, service design, proof of concept testing, optimization services, and customer training. 
 

Essential Job Functions

• Technical expertise on Layer 1,2 and 3 carrier networks. 
• Produce the best architecture available to support our network and customer services. 
• Produce network implementation and migration plans. 
• Oversee equipment and service configuration on Network Infrastructure. 
• Test and Support networks in various stages of deployment. 
• Assess customer networks for implementation of FBL products. 
• Formulate network management strategies. 
• Produce and review technical statements of work documentation. 
• Provide appropriate training and assistance to FBL employees. 
• Work with internal technical teams and vendor for product placement and feature improvements for reliability, availability, and serviceability. 
• Work closely with vendors to test, design, and plan for deployments of new products and features. 
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers & "vendor" technical management and teams.  
• Support Operations during outages needing Engineering support or escalation to equipment vendors. 
• Develop and maintain in-depth technical and marketing knowledge of key product lines.

Requirements

• BA in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology or related telecommunication industry experience.
• 6+ years’ experience.
• Telecom experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of transport, routing and switching, and carrier technologies. 

Other Skills/Abilities

• Configures, tests, maintains and troubleshoots Network Infrastructure. 
• Identifies, diagnoses and resolves network issues.  
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all implemented networks. 
• Provide pre and post-sale technical support as needed. 
• Daily maintenance and problem resolution, operating system patches and software upgrades and routine hardware configuration. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and reach.
• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must have visual acuity.
• Must be able to lift 0-25 pounds.