Principal Function: The design, configuration, implementation and support of NetCarrier’s internal and customer networks. The Network Engineer acts as a subject matter expert on technical configurations and builds specifically as they apply to customer installations. The position also serves as Tier 3 support, handling escalations from Technical Support and Network Operations. Typical Duties and Responsibilities: Equipment programming, configuration and maintenance (IADs, edge routers, switches, firewalls)

Perform customer circuit engineering and provisioning

Assist the Circuit Design group with troubleshooting and acceptance of new circuits (Fiber, Broadband)

Network management, monitoring and intermediate level troubleshooting

Supports Call Center and Network Operations

24×7 Rotational on call emergency maintenance and trouble ticket support as Tier 3 escalation

Perform administration and assignment of public IP addressing

Responsible for network security and firewall provisioning

Participate in network architecture design

Perform research and cost analysis of network equipment

Perform on and off-site network equipment installs

Maintain network equipment and spares inventory

Document and disseminate network configuration standards and practices

Support customer installations (co-location and on-site)

Internal LAN maintenance

Special duties as required

Work and conduct business as a team member of NetCarrier, Inc Status and Scope: This position reports directly to the manager of Network Engineering.

The Network Engineer works closely with the Call Center, Network Operations, Voice Engineering, Provisioning, and IT Departments. Qualifications: Experience: 3-5 years related professional work experience

Education: Computer Science Degree or equivalent training required / CCNA or equivalent required

Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS, Adtran IOS, IP, DS3, SIP, VLAN, Switching, Gigabit-Ethernet, SONET, OC3/12/48/192

Knowledge of Hosted PBX platforms a plus

Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, EIGRP, RIP, HSRP, OSPF, etc…), as well as MPLS, VPN, ACLs, firewalls