Network Market Engineer - Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, NE, USA • Omaha, NE, USA Req #2011
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Unite Private Networks (UPN) is searching for a dynamic and experienced Network Market Engineer to work within our Lincoln, NE market. The ideal candidate will live within the greater Lincoln, NE area, but we are open to considering other locations in Nebraska.
Role Overview:
Responsible for estimating, planning, designing and engineering network equipment to provide a quality solution for customer requests for their market. This includes creating documentation (Project Manuscript), which contains Bill of Materials, and all documentation required for Field Operations to install and turn up services for customer request.
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Should have a basic understanding of Ethernet Ring concepts, Optical selection for Fiber Optics, and Managed Services solutions. Must have a basic understanding of Routers, LAN/WAN switches, IP concepts, SD-WAN, LTE, Cradlepoint, as well as other customer applications.
Will be responsible for designing TDM and Ethernet connectivity across the network for data and voice services, to include Internet, Ethernet 2.0, Network, Carrier End User, and FTTC in Netcracker.
Will assist in resource inventory clean-up. Must understand Network and Circuit path standards used at the company.
Will utilize a WFM workflow database to track circuit/service orders and update the order status in the database. Works closely and collaborates with all internal departments.
Will be considered one of the operational leaders in the market supporting the Field Operations team, Sales, and Sales Engineering for pre and post sales opportunities. Serves as a Tier II support for the Field Operations team in the market.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in network engineering and/or support.
- Must have prior experience working with Cisco technologies.
- Must be able to work with multiple computer programs and/or systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Network engineering experience is highly preferred.
- Cisco certifications (CCNA, etc.)
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Technical/Computer Science or equivalent technical experience
- Must have strong interpersonal and good administrative skills with ability to multi-task and influence change.
- Must have skill in defining, evaluating, solving and presenting alternatives to complex engineering problems and in applying engineering and economic principles while conducting studies and surveys to analyzing a technical system or design into component parts.
- Basic proficiency with various computer applications and Microsoft Office suite applications to include, but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Additional proficiency with Access and Visio is helpful.
- Any experience with telecommunications, inventory management systems, AutoSketch, CAD, software map tools is relevant.
- Familiarity with reading schematics, blueprints or wiring diagrams is relevant and helpful.
- Basic understanding of the service ordering process including installation and delivery
- Ability to access network devices and understand configurations.
- Basic understanding of service ordering process including installation and delivery.
About United Private Networks (UPN):
Unite Private Networks (UPN) provides fiber-optic communications infrastructure services to schools, governments, carriers, data centers, hospitals, and enterprise business customers. Service offerings include dark and lit fiber, private line, optical Ethernet, Internet access, FiberVoice, DDoS Protection, SD-WAN, and other customized solutions. UPN currently serves over 300 communities across 21 states, with 12,000 fiber route miles and 9,500 end customer sites. UPN is also one of the largest providers of fiber WAN services to K-12 school districts in the U.S, serving more than 250 school districts, connecting nearly 2 million students. Headquartered in the Kansas City, MO metro area, UPN has been providing customer-focused communications solutions since 1998.
Benefits Overview:
Unite Private Networks (UPN) offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
Salary is commensurate upon education and experience. Qualified candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their cover letter and resume.
UPN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Other details
- Job Family UPN
- Pay Type Salary