Network Planning Engineer (US Citizen) - Melbourne, FL

We've determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you'll find the standard job description for this opportunity. Must Haves: Previous Telecommunications, testing/troubleshooting and validation of service activations 2 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks Experience with Ethernet and IP Experience coordinating maitenance request activities Knowledge of data protocols that include TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS Previous technical writing background/skills in order to Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirements Problem solving Strong communication skills (able to communicate effectively to customer reps) Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in order to meet critical deadlines Must be US Citizen Must be clearable AA/AS Degree with 4 years' experience (Willing to look at work experience in lieu of a degree) Nice to Haves: Prior experience with Sonet architecture Cisco Design experience BA/BS Degree with 4 years experience MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience a plus Job Description: We are looking for a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the FTI team as an IP Network Engineer supporting the IP Service Activation Center. As an IP Network Engineer, candidate will support supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation and activation. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently implementing scheduled network maintenance events. Other tasks include managing special projects supporting program requirements. Responsibilities: Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirements Knowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation, configuration and testing standards including TDM, ETHERNET, PDH, SDH, SONET, and IP network architecture Possess an intermediate (CCNA certification, or equivalent experience) level of experience troubleshooting IP network configurations. Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, ISIS, HSRP, VPLS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet. Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris field technician site access as required Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits per IEEE, ITU, TIA, ISO and FTI specifications Collaborate closely with FTI Engineering team members to resolve implementation and acceptance issues as needed Responsible to execute a coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support, Engineering changes per customer and program requirements. Responsible to execute services disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans Ability to obtain a security clearance Strong skill set with Microsoft Office applications Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Fujitsu, RAD. Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv. Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures Support flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to 2nd or 3rd shift Preferred Additional Qualifications: MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience preferred CCNA Certification or equivalent work experience preferred Please see our website for more job openings: https://altimetersolutions.com/altimeter-solutions-job-board/