Company Airband Communications is the largest fixed wireless provider serving businesses in the United States. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of high-bandwidth Internet access, point-to-point private line services and VoIP solutions over one of the industry’s most scalable last-mile networks. …
Company
Airband Communications is the largest fixed wireless provider serving businesses in the United States. We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of high-bandwidth Internet access, point-to-point private line services and VoIP solutions over one of the industry’s most scalable last-mile networks.
Summary
The Network Architect/Planner is responsible for the network design and architecture; working with a team of network engineers; improving and maintaining network reliability; providing engineering support for the installation of new customers; meeting or exceeding performance criteria in customer service level agreements integrating networks from M&A transactions; assisting with developing annual budgets for network expansion/maintenance; maintaining regulatory compliance. Large scale and service provider network experience is required.
If you enjoy working in a fast paced, results oriented, rapidly growing business, this is the place to be. Business is good and the future is bright.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for defining network architecture and associated standards.
- Manage network engineering integration and expansion through mergers and acquisitions.
- Minimize service disruption and customer impact from routine network augmentation, preventative maintenance and enhancements.
- Understand the key technical aspects of the broadband system.
- Maintain the Cisco network environment and assist with the implementation of new solutions as needed.
- Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and trends reports
- This individual must have a strong working knowledge of Cisco products (26xx, 72xx VXR, 12xxx routers).
- Design and implement WAN solutions.
- Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards in support of Network Infrastructure.
- Ensure the infrastructure drawings and documentation are up-to-date
- Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure network products, circuits and services.
- Experience with routing protocols such as, OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
- LAN protocols and transports such as TCP/IP, Gig-Ethernet, Fast-Ethernet, and Wireless
- Experience with Cisco VoIP and Unified Communications (Call Manager and Cisco Unity)
- Experience and support of WAN and MAN circuits such as MPLS, Frame Relay, ATM and Sonnet, DS1, DS3, OC3
- Advanced knowledge of Cisco IOS and CAT OS, and extensive knowledge of Point-to-Point concepts, entire suite for TCP/IP,OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS and BGP.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering; or equivalent related degree or a combination of education and work experience.
- 5+ years experience in all phases of network engineering within the telecommunications service provider space.
- 5+ years experience designing, evaluating and recommending networking solutions
- In depth knowledge of telecom principals and terminology.
- Experience in supporting mission-critical 24×7 telecom & network services.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and in writing, as well as good organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically and proactively while dealing with tactical issues.
- Must be a team player, capable of functioning in a fast paced environment
- Proficient computer skills.
Benefits Overview
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability
Flexible benefit plan
401k with company matching
Two weeks vacation per year
Contact Us!
Send your resume to: resumes@airband.com
Airband is an Equal Opportunity Employer
