Transport Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Transport Network Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of VTXC’s transport network infrastructure. This includes fiber backbone systems, DWDM / OTN platforms, and layer 2 / 3 routing gear. This includes direct support for the company’s data center facilities, ensuring that both internal and customer-facing infrastructure is robust, redundant, and high performing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Design and deploy long haul and metro transport systems using DWDM, OTN, and IP / MPLS technologies.
• Engineer and implement fiber-based routes between central offices, data centers, and interconnect points.
• Configure and maintain Nokia, Juniper and Cisco platforms.
• Lead migrations and turn-ups of 10G, 100G, and 400G transport services.
• Perform optical testing (OTDR, light levels), validate fiber paths, and troubleshoot transport circuits.
• Maintain logical and physical documentation (Visio, Excel).
• Assist NOC with network configuration / reconfiguration as necessary.
• Train Level 1 and Level 2 staff in the technological and operational aspects of new implementations.
• Support and manage core network gear housed in VTXC and partner data centers.
• Coordinate and install equipment racks, patch panels, PDU’s and structured cabling.
• Provision fiber cross-connects, power drops, and customer colocation interfaces.
• Assist with Smart Hands request including equipment reboots, cabling, and basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure up time by supporting redundancy designs and coordinating preventive maintenance.
• Monitor and respond to alerts from power systems, generators, and fire suppression units.
• Will be required to perform "stand-by" duty and be "on-call" as part of rotation
• Maintain compliance to all relevant OSHA, safety or departmental specific standards as directed by supervisor.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a valid Driver’s License and insurable record.

Must pass pre-employment screen, physical and background checks.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES