Description
This position requires the ability to configure and test data communication systems with an emphasis on Ethernet networks using the Internet protocol suite. The engineer will be expected to be able to test datacom equipment from various equipment vendors with little supervision and provide status updates as required to upper management. The successful candidate will be one who can identify any faults in the equipment down to the physical layer and be able to diagnose the steps required to clear the fault. The engineer must be able to configure the equipment and to verify its proper operation. The engineer must be capable of clear written communication and will be expected to generate test procedures and other documents to assist the repair technicians.
Requirements
- Must have a thorough knowledge of network protocols with emphasis on SONET/SDH standards.
- Must have thorough knowledge of ATM signaling and testing.
- Must have experience in network element management related to provisioning, alarms, cross connects, etc.
- Must have experience using Ciena management software to configure and operate network devices.
- Must have a deep understanding of network design and be able to configure network devices to implement a variety of topologies.
- Must have hands on experience with a variety of test equipment commonly used in the verification of network equipment.
- Must have experience in test planning, test requirement analysis, test case development, and test execution.
- Must have experience with test scripting for automation.
Experience
- Minimum of four years of experience in network equipment configuration and test.
- REQUIRED experience with optical transport hardware and software from Ciena.
This position requires the ability to configure and test data communication systems with an emphasis on Ethernet networks using the Internet protocol suite. The engineer will be expected to be able to test datacom equipment from various equipment vendors with little supervision and provide status updates as required to upper management. The successful candidate will be one who can identify any faults in the equipment down to the physical layer and be able to diagnose the steps required to clear the fault. The engineer must be able to configure the equipment and to verify its proper operation. The engineer must be capable of clear written communication and will be expected to generate test procedures and other documents to assist the repair technicians.
Requirements
- Must have a thorough knowledge of network protocols with emphasis on SONET/SDH standards.
- Must have thorough knowledge of ATM signaling and testing.
- Must have experience in network element management related to provisioning, alarms, cross connects, etc.
- Must have experience using Ciena management software to configure and operate network devices.
- Must have a deep understanding of network design and be able to configure network devices to implement a variety of topologies.
- Must have hands on experience with a variety of test equipment commonly used in the verification of network equipment.
- Must have experience in test planning, test requirement analysis, test case development, and test execution.
- Must have experience with test scripting for automation.
Experience
- Minimum of four years of experience in network equipment configuration and test.
- REQUIRED experience with optical transport hardware and software from Ciena.