Network Engineer- Remote (Us)

Network Engineer REMOTE (US) Exempt/Full Time Opportunity

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization:

LogicomUSA empowers communication providers with quality services needed to provide for their communities and customers. We set our partners up for success by giving them what their customers need for connecting and communicating.

Job Responsibilities:

• Expected to work remotely with travel as needed within the southeastern geographical region of the United States.
• Help design, install, and commission FTTx networks that are scalable, resilient, and efficient.
• Install, configure, and maintain carrier grade network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, access equipment) from Juniper, ADTRAN and other equipment manufacturers.
• Install, configure, and maintain VMware environments and associated virtualized servers (Linux and Windows based).
• Perform network maintenance and upgrades including firmware upgrades, patches, and security configurations.
• Serve as Tier 3 support for technical questions and troubleshooting of technical issues.
• Work with our partners and their vendors for quick problem resolution.
• Monitor performance and ensure the overall FTTx network reliability, availability, and capacity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work on other ongoing and short-term projects as outlined by management.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes.

Requirements:

• Ability to function well in a team, as well as establish rapport, credibility, and trust with colleagues and partners.
• Must possess well-developed customer focused skills while operating in a manner that makes it easy to do business.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills to identify critical elements and utilize information from cause/effect relationships in situations to evaluate, draw inferences, and make decisions.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical information and concepts to team members, outside partners and managers in a clear and concise manner.
• Solid understanding of networking and how networks function in relation to the OSI model.
• Proven hands-on Network Engineering experience with technologies such as Ethernet, GPON, XGS-PON, VLANs, LAG (Link Aggregation Groups), and VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding).
• JUNOS, IOS, or other relevant networking OS knowledge preferred.
• Experience with network monitoring tools, network troubleshooting, and network analytics tools.
• Ability to develop workable plans and timetables to complete projects and appropriately pre-prioritize activities in line with changing needs.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written and proficient in English.
• Understanding of company products, services, and policies.
• Access to a fast-reliable internet connection; a quiet workplace free of background noise and distractions.
• *Must work from and reside in LogicomUSA approved remote location.*

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a four-year college degree in a related field preferred.
• An Associate’s Degree in Engineering Technology from an accredited college and four years of relevant work experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Network Engineer preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications in data networking (e.g., JNCIS, CCNP) preferred.
• Relevant industry certifications for Linux (e.g., Linux+, LFCS, RHCSA) preferred.
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Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and use computer keyboard and/or mouse, while viewing computer screen. Frequently required to use hands to finger, maintain visual abilities, talk, and hear.

*Approved Remote Locations:

• Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Tennessee, or Texas.