PPS customer is a telecom provider.

Position Summary:

Operational supervision and management of core voice & data network. The ability and skill set to analyze current & future requirements of the network in a collaborative team environment, in addition to the day to day management of the network functions and guaranteed operation. Overseeing and providing necessary updates, enhancements, security and system upgrades to maintain the integrity of the network at all times.

***Partial Remote is possible. Must be able to be onsite approximately once per month. Must reside in the US.

Essential Responsibilities: Network Operations Technical Support

• Design and implementation of IP transport network systems to support IP Telephony utilizing QoS methodology.

• IP transport systems to support critical data payloads used for signaling: MEGACO/H.248 Call Control, SIP, TALI signaling, EMS/NMS DB server to element communication paths, remote access network and private business LAN.

• Design and implementation of IP Routing within the internal network using Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

• Design and implementation of peering IP networks using BGP and MPLS. This includes inter-communication, requirements, interconnection methods and arrangements, contact lists and negotiations.

• Specs for new services, identifying areas of improvement, and developing/implementing acceptance testing plans.

• Determine equipment to meet specified requirements and make PO requisitions.

• Complete and maintain network topology documents and diagrams.

• Manage access to and protect the network from intentional and accidental abuse, unauthorized access, and communication loss.

• Utilizing IP tunneling methods such as VPN, IPSec and/or other access control methods such Access Control List, Network and Port Address Translations (NAT and PAT respectively), etc.

• Monitoring status of network, including internal Compass Trouble Ticket resolution and contacting external vendor TAC support for more involved or outage situations that require support.

• Devising short term workarounds, trouble shooting, and correcting fault conditions.

• Manage network computing hardware elements including: Sun/UNIX or LINUX OS, IBM/LINUX OS and Windows servers.

• Accessing/Programming voice and data application servers via telnet or serial connections to command line and/or graphical user interfaces.

• Configuration, operation and maintenance of Session Border Controllers (SBC’s), SIP Application Servers, Media Gateway Controllers, Domain Name Servers (DNS), Radius Servers.

• Scripting programs to automate configuration/provisioning of services.

• Designing routines that run diagnostic scans and report/notify of system alarms.

• Schedule/perform hardware/software/OS upgrades as required to keep all computer systems running at peak performance and reduce system sensitivity to bugs/errors.

• Perform periodic backups and provide procedures for disaster recovery and network survivability.

Essential Responsibilities: Access, Transport and Data - Network Technician

Vendors: Cisco, Turin, Adtran, Level (3), USS, Waypoint, Juniper

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 10 years in a telecommunications environment: provider experience preferred.
• College degree or equivalent experience
• Certification – CCIE or JNCIE-SP
• Working knowledge of telecommunications networks and systems.
• Flexibility to work during maintenance windows.
• Specific knowledge and experience in the following disciplines: soft-switch/signaling, transport systems and IP services.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with the following protocols: SIP, TCP/IP, SS7, PRI

***Extensive Enterprise Network Design Experience. Hands on experience is a must. Knowledge of high level architecture down to the details of the implementation.

This position offers a Full Benefits Package including PTO.

Must successfully complete a background check, a drug screen and a physical.