Nsight, parent company of Cellcom, Nsight Telservices, and Nsight Tower wants YOU to join our team!

Our family of companies provides complete telecommunications services, including wireless and fiber-based services to residential and business customers, along with tower erection and maintenance services in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Our commitment to customer service, local philanthropic efforts and green initiatives make us an employer of choice in the state of Wisconsin. We're looking for individuals who are driven, enthusiastic and care about our community. More importantly, we like to hire people looking to grow with an organization and those who are excited about the ever-changing telecommunications industry.

The Network Engineer II will provide network backhaul design and support for key elements within the transport and IP networks, including network security and performance monitoring. This position will collaborate with teammates and other Nsight departments to understand network and capital requirements for both the Nsight cellular network and Nsight wireline network, as well as, review peer designs. In addition the Network Engineer II will work vendors to define / test the technical designs, as well as, develop project plans and documentation to assist the Nsight teams with the deployment and operation of network equipment. The Network Engineer II will be accountable for providing advance level problem resolution support and will be a primary interface with suppliers in the trouble resolution process. This position will also be responsible for new technology and product research, as well as, providing plans on how to implement new technology in our network.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Perform network design for network element additions within the IP or Optical networks.
• Installs, admins, configures and maintains network management systems including operating systems and related software.
• Provide on-call support to resolve troubles outside of normal business hours.
• Use change-management processes to minimize customer impact when completing changes on the network.
• Monitors and assists in managing applications, device availability, network conditions / status, system reliability & performance, and maintenance programs.
• Review teammate network designs.
• Research new technologies & principles as network requirements change.
• Implement new network technologies, creating network templates for team members.
• Manage network hardware, supporting systems and network additions / upgrades.
• Develop SOWs (Scope of Works) and MOPs (Method of Procedures) for all network projects.
• Manage projects in which you are the EIC (Engineer in Charge); which includes both timelines and capital expenditure.
• Work jointly with the network technicians to provide timely project documentation and to meet project due dates.
• Maintain installation standards and work with operations to perform periodic audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Maintain network records and engineering documentation.
• Support advance network troubles; cellular network and wireline network (CLEC and ILEC).
• Monitor network performance and ensure it meets standards (internal and external networks), as well as, network / technology trends.
• Establish network design & performance parameters; including cost.
• Perform additional related duties as requested or required.

Requirements:

• Security (SISAS, SENSS, SIMOS, SITCS exams) or Service Provider (SPROUTE, SPADVROUTE, SPCIRE & SPEDGE exams); or Cisco equivalent / relevant network certifications, such as CompTia A+ or CompTia Cloud+
• Basic understanding of TDM networks, SONET networks, WDM/CWDM/DWDM/RoADM networks, fiber optics and DC/AC power systems.
• Understanding of software defined networks and network virtualization.
• Experience network monitoring; APIs, SNMP, etc.
• Advance understanding of cellular theory and technologies; such as PDSN, AAA, MEE, HSS, S-GW, P-GW and SAPC.
• Advanced understanding of IP Networks; MPLS and Metro Ethernet / MEF networks.
• Advance understanding of network security; experience with Cisco firewalls preferred.
• Experience with Cisco IOS/XR-IOS preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the telecommunications industry; preferably in a wireless and service provider environment.

terri.christenson@nsight.com

Nsight is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. This is a drug-free workplace.

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