Data Network Current Planner - I

AmNet Services, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sensor and networking solutions provider located in Silver Spring, MD is seeking a professional to manage port capacity within data networks. The ideal candidate will review deployment plans, prepare capacity requests, and work collaboratively with vendors. Strong analytical skills, knowledge in data networking, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required, with 1 to 5 years in a related field.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to analyze data.
• Strong communication abilities in both oral and written forms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other PC skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage port capacity for FTTP or HSI data network.
• Review and analyze network deployment plans for capacity needs.
• Manage lifecycle of new equipment from CCR to required date.
• Plan and issue circuit requests to connect network elements and provide network bandwidth relief.

Skills

Knowledge of the data networking

Excellent managerial/administrative/analytical skills

Self-starter with ability to multi-task

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proven teamwork experience

Strong PC skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

America Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space. We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management.

Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200+ years of experience in designing, optimizing, and performance engineering for several mid‑large wireless carriers internationally – that saw a need to provide low‑power, cost‑efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We have combined these sensors with low‑power, wide‑area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease re‑occurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices.

We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these networks. Whether an off‑the‑shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.

Job Description

Plan and manage port capacity for the elements in the FTTP or HSI data network. Review traffic engineering recommendations, network deployment plans, and DSLAM/OLT growth requests for impact to switch/router port capacity. Prepare and issue Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for new DSLAM/switch/router elements required in the FTTP or HSI network. Plan and issue circuit requests to connect network elements and provide network bandwidth relief. Review and analyze quarterly equipment forecasts from client groups to develop router requirements for budget creation. Update grids modeling DSLAM/switch/routers to keep current all existing cards and their associated usage of those cards. Work cooperatively with vendors. Obtain quotes for equipment. Manage lifecycle of new equipment from Capacity Creation Request (CCR) creation through material required date including updates to a job issuance report.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of the data networking.
• Excellent managerial/administrative/analytical skills (planning, organizing, interpersonal, follow-up).
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven teamwork experience.
• Strong PC skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of telecommunications industry.
• Knowledge of the Central Office transmission and data equipment.
• Demonstrated continuous learning habits and flexibility.
• Technical knowledge of the data backbone network & FiOS or HSI.
• Knowledge of IOF (Inter Office Facilities).
• Experience in a planning/capacity management position.
• Bachelor's Degree in telecommunications or engineering related field.
• 1 to 5 years of experience.