Principal Network Engineer- CPE

Company Description

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description

Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a CPE Principal Network Engineer to join our growing team. As Principal Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of tactical and strategic solutions that deliver on the corporate vision while establishing architecture standards. The Principal Network Engineer role is focused on foundational and transformational technologies that will enable the business, along with IT partners, to grow and thrive, while remaining cost effective and increasing stability and performance. As Principal Network Engineer, you will work with Systems Engineers, Solution Architects, Development Staff and Business Leaders to develop solutions and establish architectural patterns. He/she will provide leadership and technical direction to Network Planning, IT and project staff.

The responsibilities for the CPE Principal Network Engineer role is as follows:

• Subject Matter Expert on the deployment of Axon Orchestrator, vEdge and ACS.
• Sole responsibility for ensuring CPE equipment and network device interoperability.
• This role will work alongside the Network Architects to plan, manage, and develop the CPE and Metro Access Network
• This role will meet with Operational teams to ensure concerns are addressed and cared for in the optimization methods.
• Defect/Enhancements will be worked back with vendor and tested through lab.
• Experience/Knowledge of TR-69 and TR143 protocols.
• Make presentations to senior business and, Network Planning, and IT leadership
• Identify and propose specific strategies, initiatives, and remedies necessary to align technology infrastructure with corporate objectives
• Provide expertise to identify and translate system requirements into detailed design documentation.
• Partner with the bid management organization to build out detailed RFP responses and contract development.
• Perform proactive evaluation and assessment of new networking technologies
• Develop and maintain network standards and guidelines
• Continually assess the existing environment and identify opportunities for improving solutions and services
• Evaluate and provide recommendations of overall network requirements for performance, availability, utilization and reliability
• Ensure that all architectural deliverables are developed to the highest quality standards and provide architectural review and approval for major solutions

Qualifications

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred
• Certification from leading network vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia)
• 15+ years of experience in technology positions
• 10+ years in network architecture role
• Expert knowledge of network protocols including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing
• Expert knowledge of Metro Ethernet technologies including MEF services, L2VPNs, loop avoidance
• Expert knowledge of Residential Internet technologies including BNG, DSL, GPON
• Experience with multicast and video distribution solutions
• Experience with virtualization and cloud solutions
• Experience in identifying potential design, performance, security, and support problems, including ability to identify technical risks/challenges and develop relevant mitigation strategies
• Extensive knowledge of the broad spectrum of technology areas, including technology trends, forthcoming industry standards, new products, and the latest solution development techniques; ability to leverage this knowledge to formulate technical solution strategy
• Must be able to understand, interpret, relay, and conduct technical network discussions
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in Telecom service delivery standards
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers and subject matter experts with strong presentation skills
• Quick learner