Engineer III Broadband Architecture and Engineering

Kinetic provides high-speed broadband Internet, phone service, and Digital TV packages to residential customers as well as products and services for small, medium, and large businesses, and government agencies.

About the Role:

As a Broadband Engineer III on the Broadband Architecture and Engineering team, you will develop efficient and cost-effective network solutions, provide direction to other Engineering and Implementation teams, contribute directly to development of a forward looking network infrastructure and evaluate state-of-the-art broadband electronics to provide advanced telecommunication services to Uniti's customers. You will also offer T3/T4 support as needed to operations teams when issues arise related to Uniti's broadband customers.

What You'll Do:
Develop and execute test plans for existing and new broadband equipment such as DSLAM/OLTs and ONT/ONU to support DSL and PON access methods.
Work in a lab environment with equipment, not limited to configuration development, hardware evaluation, software evaluation, equipment installation.
Occasional work with field operations teams may be necessary during new equipment rollouts.
Work with BNG platforms to adjust configurations and/or develop new configurations.
Analyze issues in a T3/T4 role from other engineering/operations teams related to the production broadband network.
Research new equipment/vendors as needed based on business needs.
Develop new network configurations and architecture using best practices as defined by the BBF and ITU.
Evaluate EMS platforms related to access equipment and northbound/southbound protocols used in communication to network equipment.
Communicate with other work groups, both technical and non-technical, to provide timely updates and pass on information in a clear and concise manner
Other duties as assigned to meet business and customer service requirements
Periodic travel may be required to work with equipment in specific locations during new deployment testing, travel of 10% or less.

Do You Have:
Thorough understanding of telecom industry concepts and terminology
Solid understanding of network engineering and design principles
Developed understanding and working knowledge of data networking, which includes experience with management networks, DSL, PON, Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6 technologies in large scale networks
Solid understanding of access network design principles including physical and logical topologies, uplink sizing, port capacity, and bandwidth management
Experience configuring network devices directly via CLI, SNMP, NETCONF and other management interfaces.
Experience with various protocols used in Broadband services, including DHCP, OMCI, SIP, PPPoE, FTP, TFTP, SNMP, MGoogle Cloud Platform, etc.
Experience with layer 2 best practices, such as MFF, domain sizing, traffic classification/prioritization, VLAN design/management.
Experience with network platforms including DSLAM/OLT, BNG, ethernet switches, IP routers is essential

Even Better:
Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize, manage, and complete work assignments in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with minimal supervision
Previous DevOps experience utilizing scripting to directly query network devices, EMS platforms, or databases for data analysis/configuration adherence.
Industry certifications, i.e. CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA, Nokia NRS.
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to summarize and present detailed information to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to quickly understand requirements and identify appropriate solutions
Team-oriented and experienced at working in a collaborative environment Sensitivity: Internal
Willingness to consider the opinions of others and to think outside the box
Desire to learn new skills and a willingness to embrace change with a positive attitude
Solid PC skills with the aptitude to quickly learn new software applications. Proficient at using Microsoft Windows, Office and Outlook.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate's written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.