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Lead Network Engineer

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Hybrid
Plano, TX
Senior level
Hybrid
Plano, TX
Senior level
The Lead Network Engineer will oversee technical success in network projects, manage project meetings, ensure proper implementations, and develop test plans for network solutions.
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Job Summary
Configuration, staging, functional testing, project scheduling, implementation, on-site functional validation, documentation, support hand-off, first, second and third tier QA / Development and Production support including after-hours and on-call responsibilities. Lead Network Engineers are responsible for the technical success of network-based projects. They oversee engineering and team-based efforts to validate proper implementation practices. They communicate project and policy related information to the customers as it relates to the given project. Additionally, Lead Network Engineers are responsible for leading team-based project efforts. They lead departmental and project-related technical meetings and are capable of multitasking across many diverse project activities. The Lead Network Engineer is responsible for designing Local and Wide Area Network facilities/solutions, produce project plans, and install routing, switching and network solutions through constant interface with the customer and members of the team. They help ensure that cost-effective and efficient infrastructure environments are built to satisfy project requirements and business objectives. Lead Network Engineers routinely compare the installed solution performance against established performance objectives and measurements. They develop analysis plans and help perform tests for solution functionality, integrity, capacity and stress/load/performance capabilities. They also routinely participate in architecture projects and initiatives intended to continually improve and enhance the enterprise telecommunications infrastructure and the associated processes.
Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic directions for technical projects including new designs, concept designs, and projects available for production.
  • Make training recommendations and facilitate technical training opportunities for resources within the department.
  • Be able to generate and validate ROI and budget calculations for network solutions.
  • Provide project insight and conceptual input for new project kick-off meetings.
  • Work with development/engineering manager to meet with customers to discuss project technical needs, service level agreements and implementation expectations.
  • Work with the support manager to set upgrade and maintenance strategies that consider technology direction and ongoing enhancements.
  • Aid in the development of project plans, detailed task lists/description to network engineers for project design and implementation.
  • Work with network management tools to provide detailed analysis, forecasting and historic data to customers and team members as required by projects and support activities.
  • Develop test plans (test methodologies and strategies) for sandbox testing of proof-of-concept designs. Provide product/test plan demonstration to upper management.
  • Generate technical presentations of the results of design/sandbox testing and provide to management and/or present to upper management.
  • Participate in and adhere to all departmental/company policies, procedures, guidelines, recommendations, etc.
  • Appropriately respond to and successfully deliver all ad hoc requests made by the management team.
  • Participation in 24x7x365 on-call rotation.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant network design, configuration, and installation experience with a company(s) supporting 200+ router node networks; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent experience
  • In-depth technical knowledge and extensive experience troubleshooting network technologies. Understand routing protocols (ospf/bgp priority)
  • Previous experience in technical project leadership role

GENERAL
    • Structured cabling
    • Protocol encapsulation/translation
    • Switching infrastructure and protocols
    • Routing infrastructure and protocols
    • Routed protocols
    • Transport services (application and services)
    • End-to-end session management
    • Service distribution mechanisms Network management
    • Access services
    • Network-based telephony transport and voice applications
    • Real-time delivery services
    • On-demand delivery mechanisms
    • Documentation / Whitepaper authoring
    • High-level and detailed presentation skills
    • Superb communication skills
    • Video distribution and transport technologies
    • Wireless technologies / transport
    • Project / resource time management
    • Superb writing and verbal skills

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.
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Nearest Major Market: Plano
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

Top Skills

Bgp
Configuration
Installation
Network Design
Network Management
Network-Based Telephony
Ospf
Routing Protocols
Structured Cabling
Switching Infrastructure
Transport Services
Wireless Technologies

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