IP Network Engineer I — Hybrid

Mediacom Communications Corporation; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K with company match

Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Mediacom Communications Corporation is seeking an IP Engineer I to join the IP Operations team in shaping transport capacity for the corporate backbone. You will document installations and configurations of SONET and optical transport, and assist with synchronization, timing, and telemetry across the network.

You will work with NOC and field teams, maintain network maps and records, and contribute to ongoing maintenance and improvements of IP networks.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in computer science, networking or equivalent experience.
• Technical school, military training or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to learn new software and troubleshoot digital data and voice networks.
• Some Cisco experience required; CCNA or equivalent is a plus.
• 1–3 years with a carrier or carrier network vendor; transmission product knowledge.
• Optical transport knowledge is a plus; DWDM and related concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide implementation for all company IP networks and IP services.
• Maintain network records including maps, databases, schematics and wavelength plans.
• Support NOC and other ops groups for IP Operations tickets and issues.
• Support IP Routers, Switches, SONET and Optical Transport networks.
• Assist Equipment Installers and Network Testers as required.
• Implement new network builds and Layer 1–4 IP service delivery.
• Support sales engineering and communicate tech implications to other deps.
• Develop vendor relationships to diagnose and fix problems.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and staff.
• Perform ongoing network maintenance and diagnostics.

Skills

IP networking

Troubleshooting

CCNA knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in CS/Networking

Technical school or military training

Tools

NORTEL S/DMS

Cisco gear

Job description

Mediacom Communications Corporation is seeking an IP Engineer I to join the IP Operations team in shaping transport capacity for the corporate backbone. You will document installations and configurations of SONET and optical transport, and assist with synchronization, timing, and telemetry across the network.

You will work with NOC and field teams, maintain network maps and records, and contribute to ongoing maintenance and improvements of IP networks.