Solution Architect II
Remote role - 20% travel to Richardson, TX for training or lab time.
Contract to HireJob duties include:
* Ability to read and interpret technical product documentation, product change notifications, technical bulletins and other technical publications.
* Follow the method of procurement to perform network equipment provisioning, commissioning and testing
* Discover existing networks, configurations, topologies, and technologies to develop a network migration plan, method of procedures, and scripts to perform network activation and migration.
* Create device-specific configuration scripts for network activation, testing scripts and applying to network devices.
* Perform and lead field teams in network migrations, field testing and testing of applicable network protocols as needed per network design.
* Communicate with internal and external customers, as well as assist other technicians with troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
* Communicate with internal and external customers to solve complex network issues.
* Maintain and follow documented procedures and processes for upgrading, implementing, and removing facilities within a data network.
* Perform maintenance window work for network augmentations and migrations on high-risk deployments, including complex routed ring migrations and/or point-to-point circuit migrations involving router changes and upgrades
* Provides system integration and support to various teams and customers to integrate with other network applications and systems.
* Collaborate with team members to drive process improvement and operational excellence.
Qualifications
* 7+ years of experience with a deep understanding of OSI Layer 3 protocols and migration experience, with a general understanding of Layer 1 & 2 technologies, including but not limited to long-haul DWDM transport elements, MPLS routed traffic, fixed fiber access, and metro Ethernet services from design, through integration, test and turn up, and operations.
* Creation of network plans, network architecture design, detail design, element configurations and scripts, and methods of procedures.
* Expert level understanding of all protocols provisioned (8031, 8032, SONET, MPLS, EVPL, TCP/IP, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, ISIS.
* Familiarity with the Optical layer (including Transponders, and extensive optical networks).
* Expertise with provisioning and commissioning of the following vendor equipment:
o Juniper QFX switch, MX480 and MX960
o Cisco: 1K, 540, 5501, 55A1, 9K
o Nokia: 7250 IXRS/IXRE, 7750 SR, 7705 SAR-8/12
o Ciena: 5164
* Familiarity with the following systems preferable:
o Nokia NRS
* Familiarity with VzW systems such as Fuse, CND, NSP, SEV1, SANE, TWAMP, BRIX is a benefit.
* Strong interpersonal skills to support management, negotiation, and problem-solving functions of this role.
* Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines in high pressure scenarios.
* Must be able to work independently and productively with minimal supervision.
* Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 65lbs and climb and work while on a ladder up to 8 .
* Self-motivated, excellent communication and written skills
* Knowledge on optical transportation, OTN solution, system design, architecture, service delivery and operation.
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a closely related technical field, or a comparable amount of hands-on experience.
Metasys Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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