Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to connecting people through innovative fiber internet technology. They are seeking a Network Specialist I – Broadband Systems Engineering to assess infrastructure requirements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network initiatives and ensure the facilities are designed to meet program needs.
Responsibilities
- Provide high level and detailed design and engineering input for all types of projects, including estimated capital costs, and allocations of those costs when needed
- Collaboratively prioritize work as needed to handle Expedites and Jeopardy situations in a timely manner
- Select and support and manage internal engineering contractors and external engineering vendors
- Partner with OSPE to create a seamless Engineering function in the Implementation pipeline
- Work with vendors to obtain quotes and issue purchase orders as necessary
- Work with Technology Development to update and maintain Standards as necessary
- Manage the Engineering process and workflow for continuous improvement; monitor internal customer feedback and conduct internal review sessions to ensure engineering output is consistent and high quality
Skills
- Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience
- 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance
- CATV Headend experience
- Telecom Central Office experience
- Tier 3-4 Data Center experience
- Experience in encoding, combiner plants, cmts management, multicast and ethernet routing
- Experience in switching, and transport
- Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communication skills
- Thorough understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
- Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
- Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
- Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
- Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- TDS Service Discounts
- Education Assistance
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development
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