Network Engineer I Provisioning

Bluebird Fiber; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking a Network Engineer I to join a collaborative team in Kansas City. You will assist with IP/MPLS provisioning, design, and technical support for POPs and collocation sites, contributing to project management and documentation efforts.

The role demands strong communication, independent problem-solving, and flexibility to work varied shifts. Prior Telecommunications experience and equipment programming are valued traits for success.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years in Telecommunications/Optical Transport environment or equivalent training.
• Flexible work hours including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Experience with equipment configuration programming.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 Tier II technical support via on-call rotation for all major platforms and assist in isolation/resolution of issues.
• Support Engineering Director with project management, detailed network design, procurement of equipment and materials for IP/MPLS network.
• Document network through CLR/DLRs, Work Orders, Engineering Packages and OSS databases.
• Assist in new customer installations, procurement, provisioning, and test/turn-up scheduling.
• Support Business Development and Sales with product/service development.
• Maintain accurate trouble ticketing timelines and coordinate network outages and changes.
• Ensure network traffic management and equipment configurations yield optimal performance.
• Perform other related engineering duties as required.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Optical Transport

Communications skills

Time management

Technical support

Equipment configuration programming

Self-motivated

Education

College/Technical School degree or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.

Brief Description

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a Network Engineer I to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal. Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

The Provisioning Engineer is responsible for inside plant engineering of Point of Presence (POP) and Collocation sites in addition to managing engineering projects and providing technical support providing advanced knowledge as it pertains to design, configuration, prioritization, implementation, and documentation of Bluebird’s IP/MPLS Network. This position includes the creation of implementation details, provisioning configuration, upgrading, and troubleshooting of IP/MPLS Layer 1 and Layer 2 network Elements.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 to 7 years in Telecommunications/Optical Transport environment or equivalent Technical Training.
• Flexible work hours as required to include evening, night shifts, overtime, call-ins, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Self-motivated and the ability to make independent decisions based on policies, practices & project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of PC and software applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong technical aptitude for new protocols and technologies with the ability to provide technical support.
• Multi-task oriented while maintaining composure in a demanding work environment.
• Experience with equipment configuration programming.

Desired Experience

• College/Technical School degree or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Optical Network training certifications.
• Experienced with the Fundamentals of Carrier Ethernet.
• Familiar with other conventional telecommunications equipment functions, applications, and configurations.

Summary

This position is responsible for engineering, provisioning, and Tier II technical support for Bluebird’s IP/MPLS technologies. The position requires analytical thinking, conventional network practices and standards, a thorough understanding of the systems and components deployed, and the technical competence to support Tier I operations personnel with minimal added support.

Primary Responsiblilites

• Support the Engineering Director with project management & implementation, detailed network design, procurement of equipment and materials for Bluebird’s IP/MPLS network.
• Ensure proper documentation of Bluebird’s network to include CLR/DLR’s, Work Orders, Engineering Packages and Bluebird OSS databases.
• Provide engineering support for new customer installations to include procurement, provisioning, and coordination of test and turn-up scheduling.
• Provide support to Bluebird’s Business Development and Sales departments for the development of products and services.
• Provide 24/7 Tier II technical support via on-call rotation for all major platforms. Participate in the isolation and resolution of problems associated with configuration, provisioning, or routing of traffic and services on the Bluebird network.
• Ensure accurate trouble ticketing timelines and notifications are documented for network anomalies as well as provide technical leadership in network outage situations.
• Provide technical support to planning and operation departments of ongoing network initiatives.
• Ensure that network traffic management and equipment configurations are maintained ensuring optimal performance.
• Other related tasks associated with the administration of engineering initiatives as required.

Bluebird is an equal opportunity employer.