Network Engineer (On-site)

Gonetspeed; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GoNetspeed in Portland, Maine is looking for a skilled Network Engineer who will handle the installation, layout, and maintenance of network gear. The successful candidate will plan and design fiber and copper-based networks, ensuring they support our connectivity mission.

The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of network technologies, and at least 5 years of experience in building data networks. Join us in providing fast and reliable internet connections to the communities we serve.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building data networks.
• At least 2 years in systems engineering.
• Excellent project management, written, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installation and maintenance of network gear.
• Plan and design GoNetspeed's fiber and copper-based networks.
• Conduct research and evaluation of new network technology.

Skills

Calix network equipment

Cisco network equipment

BGP

OSPF

Unix based scripting

Project management

Fiber termination specifications

PON networks

DSL networks

Education

BS in Information Technology

Job description

Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn’t wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future.

And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team.

GoNetspeed is looking for a network engineer to join our team. This individual should enjoy working multiple projects in a fast paced, team centric environment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the installation, layout, and maintenance of all network gear.
• Plan, design, analyze, and provide technical support for GoNetspeed’s fiber and copper-based networks.
• Conduct research and evaluation of new network technology and recommend purchases of network equipment.
• Responsible for Windows and Linux based back office systems.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other engineers.
• Assist provisioning and technical support as needed

Required Skills

• Successful candidates should possess in-depth working knowledge of Calix and Cisco network equipment
• Intermediate knowledge in routing (BGP, OSPF), switching, and PON related configurations
• Intermediate knowledge in fiber termination specifications
• Intermediate knowledge in Unix based scripting and systems management
• Excellent project management skills, written skills, and communications skills
• General understanding of PON networks
• General understanding of DSL networks
• Intermediate knowledge of outside plant equipment and terminology
• Intermediate knowledge of Carrier Grade NAT
• Intermediate knowledge of the building of facilities. Power, space, HVAC, cabling, etc.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to perform independent system analysis, design and plan implementation.
• Attention to detail a must.

Education

• BS in Information Technology or equivalent education required.
• 5+ years experience building data networks with at least 2 years in systems engineering.

GoNetspeed is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status, political belief, or disability.