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Austin, Texas, United States

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

Austin, Texas

• Drive network engineering projects by participating in the planning of network architecture, design.• Maximize projects by integrating communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.• Improve productivity through in-depth new product evaluations and develop resolutions to network issues during implementation.• Maintain product and service quality by assisting in the development and… Show more • Drive network engineering projects by participating in the planning of network architecture, design.• Maximize projects by integrating communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.• Improve productivity through in-depth new product evaluations and develop resolutions to network issues during implementation.• Maintain product and service quality by assisting in the development and documentation of technical standards.• Ensure successful project completion by documenting and implementing approved procedure methods.• Increase network capabilities through the design of protocol compatibility standards, network enhancements and implementation and improvement recommendations.• Optimize and configure the existing network by planning and working on projects, systems and issues of medium to high complexity.• Support tiers across the organization during program implementations by providing escalated troubleshooting and issue resolution.• Enhance efficiency by serving on one or more projects simultaneously and occasionally as a project team lead.• Improve the department by guiding and mentoring less experienced team members.• Mitigate risks by complying with all industry-specific local, state and federal regulations for every project. Show less

Austin, Texas Area

•Lead internal resources for optimal data network design and adherence to state of Texas client policies•Provide direction and assistance in network areas and establish engineering goals and objectives to support the agency’s strategies•Proactively plan and manage the implementation of data services and data networks for clients•Coordinate data upgrades, implementations and test plans•Consult with client organizations to understand their business and technical needs. Represent… Show more •Lead internal resources for optimal data network design and adherence to state of Texas client policies•Provide direction and assistance in network areas and establish engineering goals and objectives to support the agency’s strategies•Proactively plan and manage the implementation of data services and data networks for clients•Coordinate data upgrades, implementations and test plans•Consult with client organizations to understand their business and technical needs. Represent agency at business meetings, customer network meetings, and conferences•Create and maintain productive relationships with vendors to increase knowledge of new network services and technologies; Performed evaluation of vendor offerings•Design, build, and maintain agency MPLS backbone network•Deploy and administer Solarwinds network monitoring solution•Provide tier 3 support for escalation of telecommunication and data issues within the state of Texas•Perform vendor selection, engineering design and deployment for agency wide wireless network Show less

Tyler, Texas Area

•Lead team of network engineers responsible for commercial and carrier service delivery•Maintain product integrity and oversee engineering initiatives•Coordinate and collaborate with Construction, Dispatch, Warehouse, Technical Operations and Care operations to ensure optimal customer experience•Responsible for budgeting, purchasing, deployment of new products, assisting with capital projects and the hiring, training, development, and performance management of staff•Lead… Show more •Lead team of network engineers responsible for commercial and carrier service delivery•Maintain product integrity and oversee engineering initiatives•Coordinate and collaborate with Construction, Dispatch, Warehouse, Technical Operations and Care operations to ensure optimal customer experience•Responsible for budgeting, purchasing, deployment of new products, assisting with capital projects and the hiring, training, development, and performance management of staff•Lead technical operations and strategic planning of rebuilds, network operations and dispatch, new product development and deployment•Lead an effective front line team and assist them with developing a performance culture and environment•Analyze complex business needs via interaction with senior leadership, internal operational managers and external customers•Examine new projects, forecasts new staffing requirements and reviews company goals to prepare a system engineering plan and budget•Create systems engineering (SE) standards, tools and processes by reviewing documentation and participating in SE organizations•Analyze system performances against customer requirements and directs corrective action•Ensure team is properly trained in configurations and designs and ensure deployments are implemented seamlessly and automation is used to improve throughput of deliverables•Responsible for network engineering metrics and reports on team Key Performance Indicators work completed successfully, open issues, proactive remediation, audit compliance etc Show less

Tyler, Texas Area

• Senior network engineer for regional carrier and commercial service delivery• Serve as a mentor to other team members, providing instruction, support and direction• Conduct evaluation, selection, engineering and network design of data and digitaltelecommunications equipment including routers, switches, fiber optic cables, digital switchingsystems and related peripherals• Analyze all practical solutions to network technical and network-related business problems• Provide… Show more • Senior network engineer for regional carrier and commercial service delivery• Serve as a mentor to other team members, providing instruction, support and direction• Conduct evaluation, selection, engineering and network design of data and digitaltelecommunications equipment including routers, switches, fiber optic cables, digital switchingsystems and related peripherals• Analyze all practical solutions to network technical and network-related business problems• Provide Tiers 4 and 5 level support to Network Support Center (NOC) and their customers• Coordinate with planning personnel responsible for other services to assure optimumutilization of shared network resources• Provide input regarding the evaluation, selection and procurement of fiber optictransmission, and other network equipment• Provide guidance in resolving technical problems, implementation and follow through ofpreventative maintenance program• Assist in the establishment of and adherence to network performance measurement and goals• Assist in the preparation of proposals, sales calls and presentations• Work with large projects and custom equipment selection for customer unique applicationsmaking recommendations for selecting network hardware and software• Review project financial budget and manages cost control over project from time of purchaseorder through completion of project• Take the lead in development of capital budgets for telephony and HSD services to assure allidentified network and CMTS capacity problems are addressed by budgeted capital• Interface between departments to implement construction orders and other installation,maintenance, or repair requirements• Monitor actual vs. budget capitals and application of technical solutions to assure alltechnical and business goals are being met• Coordinate with planning personnel responsible for other services to assure optimumutilization of shared network resources Show less

Tyler, Texas Area

•Conducts evaluation, cost analysis, selection, engineering and network design of digital telecommunications equipment including fiber optic cables and terminal, multiplexers, digital cross connects, channel banks, digital loop carrier, local area networks, digital switching systems and related peripherals.•Analyze all practical solutions to Suddenlink network technical and network-related business problems. •Take the lead in development of capital budgets for telephony services to… Show more •Conducts evaluation, cost analysis, selection, engineering and network design of digital telecommunications equipment including fiber optic cables and terminal, multiplexers, digital cross connects, channel banks, digital loop carrier, local area networks, digital switching systems and related peripherals.•Analyze all practical solutions to Suddenlink network technical and network-related business problems. •Take the lead in development of capital budgets for telephony services to assure all identified network capacity problems are addressed by budgeted capital. •Monitor actual vs. budget capitals and application of technical solutions to assure all technical and business goals are being met. •Coordinate with planning personnel responsible for other serves to assure optimum utilization of shared network resources. •Provides input regarding the evaluation, selection and procurement of fiber optic transmission and other network equipment. •Provides on-going technical support and training for Suddenlink Cable employees on telecommunications equipment. •Provides guidance in resolving technical problems, implementation and follow through of preventative maintenance program. •Assist in the establishment of and adherence to network performance measurements and goals. •Assists in the preparation of proposals, sales calls, and presentations. •May provide project supervision of contractor installation of equipment. Show less

Tyler, Texas Area

•Monitor, analyze and review national service provider network•Network troubleshooting and fault analysis•Application of configuration changes via change control systems and processes•Perform problem avoidance practices in order to maintain a high level of reliability and availability•Remedy trouble ticket generation and response•Interface with carrier and commercial customers to provide technical support•Work closely with internal departments to report and resolve… Show more •Monitor, analyze and review national service provider network•Network troubleshooting and fault analysis•Application of configuration changes via change control systems and processes•Perform problem avoidance practices in order to maintain a high level of reliability and availability•Remedy trouble ticket generation and response•Interface with carrier and commercial customers to provide technical support•Work closely with internal departments to report and resolve technical and operational problems Show less