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Bloomington, IL, US

Basking Ridge, NJ, US

Basking Ridge, NJ, US

• Network creation, modeling, deployment, and installation across multiple OS environments (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel, Fujitsu and more).
• Track, analyze and troubleshoot the network and equipment for performance optimization.
• Assist with specifications for implementing and provisioning circuits, fiber, and other equipment within the submarine transport network.
• Collaborate with partners to access the needs of the project and coordinate efforts to meet schedules and completions within the specified timeline.
• Determine the equipment specifications based on engineering plans and outlines.
• Process and implement procedures for troubleshooting the network and monitoring the network systems and applications, maintenance activities; including installation, repair, administration, technical support and.

Basking Ridge, NJ, US

• Responsible for maintaining and provisioning Ciena 6500 across the submarine network of Japan-U.S. Cable Network, Challenger Bermuda-1, and Trans-Pacific Express (TPE) Cable System
• Partnering with senior engineers to provide timely and accurate technical assistance to our internal and external customers
• Applying acquired technical knowledge to monitor and troubleshoot issues, ensuring the health of the network
• Providing on-call support to eliminate unexpected service impacts to our customers based on the needs of the business

Salem, New Hampshire, US

• Primary Responsibilities:
• Leading and working with multiple teams to design, install and upgrade various Cisco, Ciena,Alcatel-Lucent, NEC electronics.
• Optical network transport and multiplexing, in-depth knowledge of national cable systemsindustry and its associated key components
• A working and in-depth knowledge of various remote supervisory packages for NetworkManagement System(s).
• Adhering to financial and signal budgets to achieve expected results as scheduledSpecific Tasks:
• Node Split design, optimization and implementation of HFC headend distribution from edge,in-band and out-of-band devices to transmitters and from optical receivers to CMTS, pathtrack,rpd/arpd and other devices

Dallas, TX, US

• Periodically tests all equipment and the quality of signals throughout the cable network.
• Maintaining and updating weekly/ monthly trackers, records and other documentationpertaining to headend operations.
• Installing new technology as projects and department goals require.
• Identifying and planning capacity improvements.
• Assisting in coordinating the planning and development of work scopes and schedules forcapacity augmentation.
• Conducting quality control tests and measurements on new installations.

Philadelphia, PA, US

• Responsible for installing testing operating maintaining and repairing core network equipment anddocumentation.
• Periodically tests all equipment and the quality of signals throughout the cable network.
• Maintaining and updating weekly/ monthly trackers, records and other documentationpertaining to headend operations.
• Installing new technology as projects and department goals require.
• Identifying and planning capacity improvements.
• Assisting in coordinating the planning and development of work scopes and schedules forcapacity augmentation.