Lumen Technologies · 1 day ago

Strategic Network Planning Engineer II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $99K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develops/defines strategic network plans for the implementation of new network expansion deployments or augments to existing network elements for Switches and Routers.

Prepares plans and specifications, to include high level overview and requirements to scope project including switch, router, power and space.

Analyzes trending reports to determine areas requiring network expansion, hardware and/or bandwidth augmentation/optimization.

Ensures the use of the most feasible, practical, and economical methods for completing the work. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.

Monitors and controls project expenditures.

Skilled in strategic planning, project management and/or engineering.

Analyzes layer 3 IP and Layer 2 Ethernet network systems including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting architectural design and integration into current network.

Collaborates with Architecture and Engineering to resolve interoperability challenges in the current and strategic plans of the network.

Needs minimal direction and guidance for most tasks.

Qualification

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Telecommunications experienceLAN/WAN internetworkingTCP/IP protocolsCisco switch/router platformsData trending analysisMicrosoft OfficeProject managementJuniper switch/router platformsNokia switch/router platformsMultitasking abilityData analyticsPredictive analysisAutomation developmentCollaboration skillsReporting skills

Required

5+ years professional telecommunications experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher.

High attention to detail with intense focus on high quality output.

Ability to successfully prioritize and multitask across multiple projects.

Demonstrable academic and technical understanding of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, and IPv4/IPv6.

Technical experience with various Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia switch and router platforms.

Strong data trending and analysis skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proven track record as adept and effective project manager.

Exceptional intra and interdepartmental collaboration and communications skills.

Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Positive and professional attitude and demeanor, and ability to work both independently and within a team.