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GCIs Core Network Administrator I is responsible to coordinate, install, test, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain the network. Maintain the companys systems, wireless data/IP and core network environment by providing operational support for the companys core IP, MPLS, carrier Ethernet and Data/IP network systems in accordance with design criteria and quality goals. Focus Scope of work could be:Core Network Responsible to analyze system problems and outages. Status reports forecasting capacity and performance analyses. Ensuring that all network assets and facilities supporting the network elements are maintained to meet the expected life cycle.
Configuration and troubleshooting of IP/MPLS routers and switches
Knowledge of troubleshooting Arris Cable Modem Termination Systems and cable modem connectivity
Configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls
Knowledge of the DOCSIS protocol
Knowledge of the DHCP Protocol
Knowledge of IP troubleshooting for end-users
Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial network theory of operations (e.g. Signal levels, Signal to Noise Ratio, Upstream, and downstream power requirements and limitations.)
Knowledge of telephony over DOCSIS
Knowledge in physical connectivity (e.g. identifying and troubleshooting coax, Ethernet, and fiber)
Demonstrated knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 address nomenclature and meaning, e.g. IP protocols, IP routing (including IS-IS and BGP), router and switch components and facilities, and communication facilities (fiber, cable, RF, digital, SONET, OC3, microwave, etc.)
Knowledge of Cisco and/or Nokia and/or Brocade router and switch components
Understanding of standard network service architectures such as MPLS VPNs, VPRNs, VRFs, IESs, VPLSs, and Pseudowire
Demonstrated experience with IP/Ethernet test equipment and test suites
Familiarity with SDN controllers (e.g. OpenDaylight)
Essential Duties :
Project work relating to platform growth and support.
Change Management and management plans
Configuration and troubleshooting of Nokia, Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper IP/MPLS routers and switches, ARRIS cable modem termination systems, Sandvine policy traffic switches, Incognito DHCP servers, and Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
Working independently and/or in teams with little or no supervision required, providing primary support responsibility for multiple network platforms.
Management of network resources
Reviewing facilities utilization and performance.
Creating and auditing network and systems documentation.
Inventory tracking and maintenance, reports to ensure network elements meet expected life cycle/s.
Support of junior technicians and Tier I teams
Performs daily operational checks and preventative maintenance on all associated equipment.
Compile and generate statistical/traffic & network performance reports including bandwidth usage. Identify the bottleneck on associated IP links
Responsible to perform system software and hardware upgrades working with Engineering.
Working closely with Engineers and other company business groups to resolve problems affecting customers. Ensure compliance with network SLAs.
Tracks repair parts and materials according to established procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to handle moderate levels of stress while demonstrating excellent interpersonal and professional interaction skills with customers and other employees.
Experience managing large network platforms.
Demonstrated working experience in the use of Visio.
Understanding of standard wide area concepts such as routing, multicasting, broadcasting, duplex and half duplex, reliability and testing, high availability, security and standards.
Experience with SNMP based network management systems, configuration and operation strongly recommended.
Demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills, able to effectively document procedures and technical processes.
Experience with Remedy, Metasolv, Statseeker, Cacti, Cisco Prime, and X-windows configuration and operation is strongly recommended.
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum two years of technical support of combined work experience in customer service, LAN/WAN Networking, Telecommunications, Wireless Data/IP networks, data communications, or telephony topology systems is required.
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Associates degree in networking or related field required.
OR, in addition to minimum experience required, degree may be substituted with a combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties.
Certifications: Industry specific certifications are highly valued and may contribute toward education.
Preferred Certifications:
Network/Wireless Focus:
Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS-I, or equivalent
Cisco CCNP, Nokia NRS-II, or equivalent, SCTE DEP
Cisco CCIE, Nokia SRA, or equivalent, SCTE IPEP
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform sedentary work. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near, mid-range, and color. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and work in cramped spaces and at heights. Hearing, vision, depth perception, and hand-to-eye coordination sufficient to perform job duties. Visual and auditory acuity necessary to operate equipment and identify color-coding. Ability to tolerate temperature and weather extremes (fumes and odors, dust, low light conditions.) Strength and coordination sufficient to perform job duties.Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment with long periods of computer work. Must be able and willing to work flexible hours including, but not limited to, overtime, on-call, and/or additional time on weekends, holidays, evenings, before or after normal shift hours. The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the normal business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. You will be requested to provide an emergency after hours contact numbers.Driving Requirements (if applicable): Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record, and pass the companys defensive driving course.EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.9.2019GCI's Core Network Administrator I is responsible to coordinate, install, test, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain the network. Maintain the company's systems, wireless data/IP and core network environment by providing operational support for the company's core IP, MPLS, carrier Ethernet and Data/IP network systems in accordance with design criteria and quality goals. Focus Scope of work could be:Core Network Responsible to analyze system problems and outages. Status reports forecasting capacity and performance analyses. Ensuring that all network assets and facilities supporting the network elements are maintained to meet the expected life cycle.
Configuration and troubleshooting of IP/MPLS routers and switches
Knowledge of troubleshooting Arris Cable Modem Termination Systems and cable modem connectivity
Configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls
Knowledge of the DOCSIS protocol
Knowledge of the DHCP Protocol
Knowledge of IP troubleshooting for end-users
Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial network theory of operations (e.g. Signal levels, Signal to Noise Ratio, Upstream, and downstream power requirements and limitations.)
Knowledge of telephony over DOCSIS
Knowledge in physical connectivity (e.g. identifying and troubleshooting coax, Ethernet, and fiber)
Demonstrated knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 address nomenclature and meaning, e.g. IP protocols, IP routing (including IS-IS and BGP), router and switch components and facilities, and communication facilities (fiber, cable, RF, digital, SONET, OC3, microwave, etc.)
Knowledge of Cisco and/or Nokia and/or Brocade router and switch components
Understanding of standard network service architectures such as MPLS VPN's, VPRN's, VRF's, IES's, VPLS's, and Pseudowire
Demonstrated experience with IP/Ethernet test equipment and test suites
Familiarity with SDN controllers (e.g. OpenDaylight)
Essential Duties :
Project work relating to platform growth and support.
Change Management and management plans
Configuration and troubleshooting of Nokia, Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper IP/MPLS routers and switches, ARRIS cable modem termination systems, Sandvine policy traffic switches, Incognito DHCP servers, and Palo Alto Networks Firewalls.
Working independently and/or in teams with little or no supervision required, providing primary support responsibility for multiple network platforms.
Management of network resources
Reviewing facilities utilization and performance.
Creating and auditing network and systems documentation.
Inventory tracking and maintenance, reports to ensure network elements meet expected life cycle/s.
Support of junior technicians and Tier I teams
Performs daily operational checks and preventative maintenance on all associated equipment.
Compile and generate statistical/traffic & network performance reports including bandwidth usage. Identify the bottleneck on associated IP links
Responsible to perform system software and hardware upgrades working with Engineering.
Working closely with Engineers and other company business groups to resolve problems affecting customers. Ensure compliance with network SLAs.
Tracks repair parts and materials according to established procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to handle moderate levels of stress while demonstrating excellent interpersonal and professional interaction skills with customers and other employees.
Experience managing large network platforms.
Demonstrated working experience in the use of Visio.
Understanding of standard wide area concepts such as routing, multicasting, broadcasting, duplex and half duplex, reliability and testing, high availability, security and standards.
Experience with SNMP based network management systems, configuration and operation strongly recommended.
Demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills, able to effectively document procedures and technical processes.
Experience with Remedy, Metasolv, Statseeker, Cacti, Cisco Prime, and X-windows configuration and operation is strongly recommended.
Minimum qualifications:
Minimum two years of technical support of combined work experience in customer service, LAN/WAN Networking, Telecommunications, Wireless Data/IP networks, data communications, or telephony topology systems is required.
High School diploma or equivalent is required.
Associates degree in networking or related field required.
OR, in addition to minimum experience required, degree may be substituted with a combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties.
Certifications: Industry specific certifications are highly valued and may contribute toward education.
Preferred Certifications:
Network/Wireless Focus:
Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS-I, or equivalent
Cisco CCNP, Nokia NRS-II, or equivalent, SCTE DEP
Cisco CCIE, Nokia SRA, or equivalent, SCTE IPEP
Physical Requirements: Ability to perform sedentary work. Physical effort may include stooping, kneeling, touching, feeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Clarity of vision to see near, mid-range, and color. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and work in cramped spaces and at heights. Hearing, vision, depth perception, and hand-to-eye coordination sufficient to perform job duties. Visual and auditory acuity necessary to operate equipment and identify color-coding. Ability to tolerate temperature and weather extremes (fumes and odors, dust, low light conditions.) Strength and coordination sufficient to perform job duties.Working Conditions: Work is performed in an office environment with long periods of computer work. Must be able and willing to work flexible hours including, but not limited to, overtime, on-call, and/or additional time on weekends, holidays, evenings, before or after normal shift hours. The company and its subsidiaries operate in a 24/7 environment providing critical services to Alaskans and may need to respond to public health and safety matters or other business emergencies. Due to business needs employees may be contacted outside of the normal business hours to respond to the immediate emergency. You will be requested to provide an emergency after hours contact numbers.Driving Requirements (if applicable): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, proof of insurance, and a satisfactory driving record, and pass the company's defensive driving course.EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or another characteristic protected by law.Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualification required of employees assigned to this job.9.2019
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