Network Engineer II (IP)
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CTO Planning & Engineering
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Provides technical expertise and strategic insight in the planning, development, and implementation of engineering solutions. This role bridges the gap between technology planning, project execution, and system optimization, ensuring that the organization's infrastructure aligns with its long-term goals and innovation strategies.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and product managers, to design, evaluate, and implement complex technological solutions. Focuses on the technical and strategic planning of engineering initiatives, helping define and deliver projects that enhance the company's technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth.
System Design & Analysis
Quality Assurance & Testing
Security Engineering
Network & Infrastructure Engineering
Performance & Capacity Planning
Automation & Scripting
DevOps & Continuous Improvement
Training & Development
CTO – IP Engineer
This role is part of CTO focused on engineering design and implementation services necessary to support the company’s IP/MPLS core network, carrier Ethernet transport systems, cellular data core systems, and/or video transmission services.
Protocols & Standards:
BGP ISIS OSPF EIGRP
Transport Technologies:
Ethernet SONET TDM Fiber
Microwave Satellite Wi-Fi Cellular
Layer-2 Ethernet Technologies:
VLANs STP LACP MC-LAG
Preferred Certifications:
Cisco CCNA Nokia NRS I Brocade BCNE
Juniper JNCIA Professional Engineer (PE)
ACCOUNTABILITY- Takes ownership for actions, decisions, and results; openly accepts feedback and demonstrates a willingness to improve. Take ownership and accountability of problems and facilitate finding a solution, involving other groups as necessary. Own and manage priorities and individual tasks without direct supervision. Take initiative and seek out opportunities. Assess and accept risks and learn from mistakes.
BASIC PRINCIPLES - Interacts with people in a way that builds mutual trust, confidence, and respect; adheres to GCI’s Code of Conduct for Employees – the Basic Principles. Lead by example on all fronts.
COMMUNICATION- Conveys thoughts and expresses ideas appropriately and professionally, including the ability to explain technical concepts to all audiences. Decision making, problem solving, both technical and procedural. Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, peers, customers, and vendors.
COMPLIANCE - Follows internal controls; protects company and customer confidential information; abides by GCI’s Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
CUSTOMER FOCUS - Demonstrates commitment to service excellence; gives high priority to customer satisfaction. Provide a professional level of service to both external and internal customers.
RELIABILITY - Consistently follows through on assigned tasks as expected; demonstrates timely attendance at meetings, training, and other work obligations.
SAFETY & SECURITY - Supports a safe work environment by following all workplace safety rules and guidelines; complies with applicable Security policies and procedures.
COLLABORATION - Works effectively with others to accomplish common goals and objectives; maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances. Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, peers, customers, and vendors. Work to resolve problem relationships directly. Ability to work independently and within a team environment, professionally.
RESULTS - Uses a combination of knowledge, initiative, sound decision making, innovation, adaptability, and problem solving. Ability to provide training to team members on technology.
MS Office knowledge (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel). Knowledge of standard network engineering concepts. Ability to create and edit network diagrams.
Additional Job Requirements
- Mid-level position for engineering professionals. Must have a comprehensive understanding of telecommunications operations and functions and be familiar with Engineering functions, aspects, applicable codes, and standards. Receives work assignments of a higher level but also receives general guidance, periodic review, and direction from the supervisor. Participates in larger projects and can be counted on to complete specific assigned engineering tasks on time and within budgeted costs. Capable of performing the role of project engineer for small projects; responsible for providing technical direction to junior engineers and technicians. Demonstrated time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.
Essential Duties for this position
- Defines, designs, and implements network and/or system facilities utilizing standard engineering concepts of availability, efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and security.
- Audits, forecasts, and manages capacity, bandwidth forecasting, hardware, software licensing, and hosted devices.
- Coordinates with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis.
- Supports and manages escalations.
- Mentors junior engineers and technicians.
- Maximizes performance using network monitoring tools, troubleshooting, network and/or system outages, scheduling updates, and collaborating with architects on optimization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Required: * A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Technologies, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field. *
- Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in progressive engineering in information technology, development, and engineering, moderate to complex project management within telecommunications or related background. *
Preferred
Experience within the telecommunications industry.
Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS
- This position may require access to reliable transportation for occasional travel, such as between retail store locations, offices, worksites, or other locations as needed.
- Work is primarily sedentary, requiring daily routine computer usage.
- Ability to work shifts as assigned, work in standard office/home office setting, and operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas to others effectively.
- Physical agility and effort sufficient to perform job duties safely and effectively.
- Ability to make valid judgments and decisions.
- Available to work additional time on weekends, holidays, before or after normal work hours when necessary.
- Must work well in a team environment and be able to work with a diverse group of people and customers.
- Virtual workers must comply with remote work policies and agreements.
About GCI
Alaska-based telecommunications provider delivering data, mobile, voice, and managed services to consumer, business, government, and carrier customers.
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