Network Engineer (On-site)

at GoNetspeed in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Here at GoNetspeed, we believe in the power of connectivity. We believe that life doesn't wait for us to catch up. We believe that providing the fastest and most reliable Internet to the communities we serve means committing to the present and building for the future. And we believe that our amazing team of employees are the key to our future and vision of connecting communities for today and for whatever comes next. If this excites you, come and join our team. GoNetspeed is looking for a network engineer to join our team. This individual should enjoy working multiple projects in a fast paced, team centric environment.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the installation, layout, and maintenance of all network gear.
• Plan, design, analyze, and provide technical support for GoNetspeed's fiber and copper-based networks.
• Conduct research and evaluation of new network technology and recommend purchases of network equipment.
• Responsible for Windows and Linux based back office systems.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other engineers.
• Assist provisioning and technical support as needed

Required Skills:

• Successful candidates should possess in-depth working knowledge of Calix and Cisco network equipment
• Intermediate knowledge in routing ( BGP , OSPF ), switching, and PON related configurations
• Intermediate knowledge in fiber termination specifications
• Intermediate knowledge in Unix based scripting and systems management
• Excellent project management skills, written skills, and communications skills
• General understanding of PON networks
• General understanding of DSL networks
• Intermediate knowledge of outside plant equipment and terminology
• Intermediate knowledge of Carrier Grade NAT
• Intermediate knowledge of the building of facilities. Power, space, HVAC , cabling, etc.
• The ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Ability to perform independent system analysis, design and plan implementation.
• Attention to detail a must.

Education:

• BS in Information Technology or equivalent education required.
• 5+ years experience building data networks with at least 2 years in systems engineering.

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