Network Engineer

Company: Blue Ridge Communications

Hybrid WFH Shift: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM plus on call rotation

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

Duties include:

• Researching, designing, implementing and troubleshooting Blue Ridge Internet, Phone and IP Video solutions along with core Networking and Security
  
  
  
  • DOCSIS, PON/FTTH, Cisco, Calix, Harmonic, Palo Alto, eero, etc.
  
  
  
  


• Deploying and configuring network equipment
  
  
  
  • Cisco, Calix, Harmonic, Palo Alto, Servers and VMWare
  
  
  
  


• Providing a high level of technical understandingof Blue Ridge deployed technologies and services


• Interacting with hardware and software vendors for technical support when required and using escalation standards and personal judgment to ensure the timely resolution of issues
  


• Providing training and support for employees
  


• Accepting and resolving escalated trouble tickets from our Level II Tech Support
  


• Managing time-sensitive projects effectively and efficiently
  


• Participating in weekly On-Call shift rotation


• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Degree in Networking Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications OR 5-10 years of industry experience


• Established residency in Pennsylvania 

• Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record


• Experience with Cisco and service provider hardware and software
  
  
  
  • Cisco Swithching/Routing/CMTS, Calix,PON, Harmonic DOCSIS/PON, Palo Alto
  
  
  
  


• Experience with Windows Server, Linux and Unix (Solaris) Operating Systems
  


• Thorough knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting dynamic routing protocols
  
  
  
  • Understanding TCP/IP, VLANs, VRFs, EVPN, BGP and OSFP
  
  
  
  


• Network Technology Fundamentals and experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and IOS-XR
  


• Cisco CCNA and/or CCNP Certifications or equivalent
  


• Exceptional Communication Skills - Oral and Written
  


• Excellent Troubleshooting skills
  


• Excellent Organization & Time Management Skills
  


• Availability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during off-work hours and/or extended hours to ensure project/outage needs are addressed


• Ability to learn all aspects of our Networking Engineering and Operations responsibilities, including Optical and RF design, as well as IP Video solution architecture

Preferred Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of HFC Cable Plant, RF Spectrum, and Cable Provider Headend configuration
  


• Understanding of DOCSIS standards, CMTS, and Cable Modems
  


• Understanding of Calix and/or Harmonic XGS-PON solutions and architecture
  


• Computer scripting skills for routine task automation: Python, Ansible
  


• Understanding key aspects of Network Security, including Risk Assessment and Security Policies
  


• Experience with various security tools, system logs, and packet captures, including Syslog, XDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and Vulnerability scanners
  


• Experience with Firewall principles and Access Lists

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