Network Deployment Engineer II

The Network Deployment Engineer II will design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. The position will interact with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems. The position will be responsible for specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components. The role will also assist with developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and assisting with implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Builds productive internal and external working relationships
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• Must have an understanding of data center network architecture and common issues related to data center networks
• Knowledgeable in data center practices (i.e. cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling)
• Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or central office environments
• Experience with enterprise and service provider network hardware platforms and architectures, including data center switching platforms
• Must have a sound and in-depth understanding of IP technologies such as MPLS, BGP, RSVP-TE, IS-IS
• Basic understanding of transmission technology and circuit troubleshooting techniques
• Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies
• Proficiency in various operating systems
• Ability to capture and analyze traffic
• Solid understanding of queue management for tasks and incidents, vendor engagement, and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment projects
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem solving abilities under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in dealing with service providers and colocation facilities around the world
• Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC
• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Days 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law