Senior Broadband Engineer

Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

• Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.
• Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.
• Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

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About the Role
As a Sr Broadband Engineer, you will be developing efficient and cost-effective network solutions to provide direction to other Engineering and Implementation teams, contributing directly to development of a forward-looking network infrastructure and evaluating state-of-the-art broadband electronics to provide advanced telecommunication services to Windstream’s customers. This is a remote position and can sit anywhere in the United States.
What You’ll Do
• Develop and execute test plans for existing and new broadband equipment such as DSLAM/OLTs and ONT/ONU
• Work in a lab environment with access equipment, not limited to configuration development, hardware evaluation, software evaluation, equipment installation
• Occasional work with field operations teams may be necessary during new equipment rollouts
• Work with routing platforms and IP protocols at the BNG layer
• Analyze issues from support/engineering/field teams related to DSLAM/OLT
• Research new equipment/vendors as needed based on business needs
• Develop new network configurations and architecture using best practices as defined by the BBF and ITU
• Evaluate EMS platforms related to access equipment and northbound/southbound protocols used in communication to network equipment
• Experience with various protocols used in Broadband services, DHCP, OMCI, SIP, PPPoE, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, MGCP, etc
• Experience with layer 2 best practices, such as MFF, domain sizing, traffic classification/prioritization, VLAN design/management
• Experience on network platforms including DSLAM/OLT, BNG, ethernet switches, IP routers is essential
• Communicating daily with other work groups, both technical and non-technical, to provide timely updates and pass on information in a clear and concise manner
• Other duties as assigned to meet business and customer service requirements
• Less than 5% travel
Do You Have?
• Thorough understanding of telecom industry concepts and terminology
• Solid understanding of network engineering and design principles
• Developed understanding and working knowledge of data networking, which includes experience with management networks, DSL, FTTP, Ethernet, IP technologies in large scale networks
• Previous experience planning or engineering networked facilities including uplinks and customer facing components
• Solid understanding of access network design principles including physical and logical topologies, uplink sizing, port capacity, and bandwidth management
• Working knowledge of Ethernet-based BBDLC and DSLAM equipment platforms for the delivery of voice, broadband, and video services
Even Better:
• Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize, manage, and complete work assignments in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with minimal supervision
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to summarize and present detailed information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to quickly understand requirements and identify appropriate solutions
• Team-oriented and experienced at working in a collaborative environment
• Willingness to consider the opinions of others and to think outside the box
• Desire to learn new skills and a willingness to embrace change with a positive attitude
• Solid PC skills with the aptitude to quickly learn new software applications
• Proficient at using Microsoft Windows, Office and Outlook
• Experience with large scale DHCP management and highly scalable BNG platforms is a plus
• Understanding of electrical principles used in DC power plants is a plus
Minimum Requirements:
• College degree in Engineering or related field and 4+ years relevant work experience, or 10+ y