Network Planning Analyst

Network Planning Analyst
REMOTE - Successfulcandidate MUST reside in a state in which Point Broadband operates (AL, GA, FL, MI, OH, TN, TX or VA only ). #LI-remote

Essential Job Functions:

• Knowledge and the ability to design Layers 1, 2, and 3 of the OSI model
• Knowledge of protocols such as IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, Segment Routing is a plus
• Knowledge of FTTH services (DHCP, DNS, CGN, BNG, SIP)
• Knowledge of access technologies (xPON, Active Ethernet, FWA)
• Works closely with other engineering teams, network and field technicians, product development and OSS teams to design and roll out new data infrastructure, technologies, and services
• Advanced knowledge of modern service provider data networks, technologies, and protocols
• Responsible for managing all aspects of route design, network capacity management, and long-range network planning for Metro and Long-Haul network services
• Direct interface to external communications vendors for circuit ordering, provisioning and installation coordination
• Manage databases of contract terms, billing, and customer/vendor interfaces
• Collaborate with other planning disciplines in preparing and prioritizing project plans to address opportunity requirements in the most cost effective and commercially successful manner
• Prioritize Project Feasibility Analysis - Evaluating multiple project concepts and opportunities and managing multiple projects in various stages of completion
• Analyzes and identifies optimization opportunities to groom, replace or renew circuits for the existing customer base
• Review customer renewal proposals as provided by Sales and action to achieve or exceed expected target savings
• Ensure monthly and annual network cost savings are documented to meet department and corporate financial objectives
• Management of circuit grooms resulting from cost savings initiatives, site decommissioning and network consolidations
• Maintains accurate network elements and circuit entrance facility management inventories in provisioning databases and/or other data repositories that technical and provisioning personnel can utilize and rely on to complete their own duties
• Develops and distributes weekly report on capacity utilization monitoring for entrance facilities. Identifies and recommends where and when augments or reductions are required
• Assist in researching billing disputes and provide documentation for network cost department as required. Update monthly price increases as received per vendor notifications. Adjust monthly pricing as it relates to expired vendor ramp terms or specific commitment levels
• Assess the probability of revenue and/or cost leakage based on defined tolerance levels, and takes appropriate actions
• Understands and implements traffic analysis and studies for long term planning
• Works closely with production engineering for MACD planning on the production network, collocation sites and datacenters
• Possesses the skill set to produce monthly reporting on cost, utilization, term renewals, etc. Requirements
• Strong understanding of complex provisioning functions and Project Management
• Experience in order coordination in a high paced, process-oriented organization
• Strong time management and complex task organization skills
• Experience with telecom vendor portals, data and ordering processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to effectively work with all levels throughout the organization and motivate others
• Possess a professional attitude and work ethic in addition to being well organized and efficient
• Ability to deal with unforeseen situations and come up with logical solutions to these problems without outside instruction

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience with configuring and managing services on the following network hardware types: Juniper, Ciena, Ericsson, Nokia, Arista
• 7+ years of telecom industry experience in ISP network design, management, and support. Any experience in telecom expense management, network planning, vendor management, and capacity management roles will be helpful
• Any industry certifications Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent experience will be helpful

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to reach and hold on to items at chest level or reach above the shoulder
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus
• Some travel may be required

Benefits:

Point Broadband offers competitive pay and cash bonuses in a stable andfast-growing business.

• Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Share the Care Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform/Boot allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Cell Phone Allowance *Applicable by Position*
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Discounted Broadband Services *Where Applicable*