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Job Title: Specialist, Network Planning Engineering
Job Code: 17965
Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated individual ready for an exciting opportunity to join the FTI team as an IP Network Engineer supporting the IP Service Activation Center. As an IP Network Engineer, candidate will support supervision of FTI equipment and service order installation and activation. The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently implementing scheduled network maintenance events. Other tasks include managing special projects supporting program requirements.

Essential Functions:

Execute and document formal acceptance testing of FTI products and services per program requirementsKnowledge of FTI Telecommunications equipment installation, configuration and testing standards including TDM, ETHERNET, PDH, SDH, SONET, and IP network architecture Possess an intermediate (CCNA certification, or equivalent experience) level of experience troubleshooting IP network configurations.Domain knowledge of data protocols including TCP/IP, DMVPN, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, EIGRP, ISIS, HSRP, VPLS, LDP, PIM, MSDP, and Ethernet.Strong customer interface skills supporting coordination of both Telco providers and Harris field technician site access as required  Test, troubleshoot, and validate communication circuits per IEEE, ITU, TIA, ISO and FTI specifications Collaborate closely with FTI Engineering team members to resolve implementation and acceptance issues as needed Responsible to execute a coordinated Maintenance Request (MR) activity to support, Engineering changes per customer and program requirements. Responsible to execute services disconnects throughout the establish Network / CPE per customer and program request via establish program disconnect process.Ability to obtain a security clearanceSupport flexible work schedules if required including possible rotations to 2nd or 3rd shift

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.Experience with Microsoft Office applicationsExperience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Fujitsu, RAD.Experience with engineering drawings and technical proceduresExperience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical disciplineProject management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completion of tasks per project schedule MEF 2.0 certification and/or equivalent level experience preferredCCNA Certification or equivalent work experience preferredHighly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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