AFL · 2 weeks ago
Field Engineer - Traveling - Work from any US location
AFL is seeking a Customer Support Field Engineer who will provide on-site implementation and troubleshooting at customer network operations centers. The role involves supporting network verification activities, fault management, and assisting with the integration and implementation of new network elements.
Responsibilities
Network Verification
Support of optical and data link provisioning
Provide on-site fault management of the network
Physical Installations (Rack and Stacking)
Commissioning and Solution testing (ATP, use of test equipment BERT)
Network optical tune-up (optical calibration)
Installation of new software releases
Provide informal customer training
Support Customer self-sufficiency transition plan
Technical escalation support
Qualification
Required
Direct interaction with customers, peers, engineering, and sales
In-depth troubleshooting techniques and fault isolation skills
Hands-on knowledge of packet optical networking technologies
Working knowledge of typical client-side interfaces
Experience with industry standard test equipment including Ge, 10G, 100G, 400G, SONET, and SDH TDM test sets
Ability to recreate and isolate customer issues in their realm of expertise while working autonomously and with peers
Knowledge of optical DWDM, flex-grid ROADMs, ASON, Layer 2 Ethernet, and Layer 3 IP-MPLS, MPLS-TP, and Network Management platforms
Experience with ASON, Unix, Linux, and SDN technologies
Ability to build and maintain strong customer service relationships
Ability to lead and drive problems to the appropriate timely conclusion in an effort to resolve and contain customer issues
Document issues and produce records appropriate for customer and management for Incident Status Reports
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to produce technical documentation as required for customer and internal use
Ability to work flexibly
Ability to travel nationally at short notice as and when required
Holds a Valid driving license
Company
AFL
AFL is a telecommunication company that offers fiber optic cable, transmission and substation accessories to its clients.
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