About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager of FTTP Design & Architecture, this position develops and implements all aspects of the architecture and deployment of network elements in support of new service offerings, new customer orders, and overall network health. Building and managing Horizon’s large-scale carrier Ethernet network and troubleshooting complex customer issues will be the focus of this role.

About Horizon:

Horizon has a long history in the telecommunications industry. From starting as the Home Telephone Company over 120-years ago to building a multi-state fiber-based network to server our customers’ current and future needs, Horizon prides itself on history, innovation and advanced technology.

When you join Horizon’s team, you’re not just receiving competitive pay, great benefits and generous vacation time, you’re tapping into our forward-looking commitment to technology and our decades-long tradition of excellence.

At Horizon, we practice servant leadership because our customers matter to us. Each person we interact with is treated as a true partner, and our customers experience our care regularly.

What we offer:

• Up to Four (4) weeks of paid vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Potential for annual bonuses
• 401k company match plus additional company contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision (HRA and HSA options w/ company provided contributions)
• Life Insurance – up to 3.5x base salary, plus additional options to add family
• Annual wellness incentives – Earn up to $850 per year
• Fitness Center Reimbursement
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for career growth

Essential Job Functions:

• Designing and deploying end-to-end network solutions to ensure scale, cost efficiency, and high availability (99.999%)
• Design, provisioning, and implementation of complex multi-location customer Internet & Ethernet based services (Layer 2 and Layer 3)
• Develop and maintain firewall or other network-based filtering policies
• Monitor core network capacity and performance for any potential problems, including taking action to mitigate or prevent problems in a timely manner
• Troubleshooting complex customer or internal network issues
• Act as the highest technical escalation point for all customer and service-related issues
• Train and develop others for increasing responsibility of the IP network
• Develop and publish core network diagrams to include Layer 2 and 3 interconnections
• Maintain core network POP, colocation, and data center design diagrams
• Evaluate emerging technologies and create implementation strategies for inclusion in the wider network
• Act as a subject-matter expert in all core network change management activities (peering, transport, hardware, etc.) including the development of change and test plans
• Develop and publish network architecture and configuration standards for backbone and customer networks
• Publish Monthly or On-Demand network utilization and other performance statistics
• Strong knowledge of DWDM principles and functions.
• Understanding and knowledge of best practices in regard to Carrier install methods.
• All other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Networking, Technology or Engineering
• Experience in a carrier network (CLEC, ISP, etc) including responsibilities for Engineering and Network Operations
• Experience in architecting service provider networks that including Ethernet, DWDM, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS and Layer 2 Switching
• Experience with Multi Dwelling Units (MDU) Engineering.
• Experience in managing DWDM Optical Transport equipment.
• Solid knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Physical Media (Multimode Fiber, Singlemode Fiber, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet and transport technologies and protocols
• Strong knowledge of Fiber to the Premise architectures and technologies, such as Active Ethernet & PON.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving complex routing and switching problems in an IP based carrier network
• Advanced knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology. TCP/IP and the OSI model.
• Strong Hands-on Microsoft Office Suite experience (Primarily Excel and Visio)
• Hands on experience implementing firewall and security policies for a carrier grade network
• CCNA, CCNP, JNCIP or JNCIE Network Certification preferred
• Experience with vendors like Juniper, Fujitsu, Cisco, Adtran, Ciena, Calix & Accedian.

Physical Requirements:

Medium work: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Horizon’s Department of Human Resources.

Learn more about Horizon by checking us out at the following:

Our Website: https://www.horizonconnects.com/about-us/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/horizontelcom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/horizon-telcom-inc-/

Twitter: Horizon Network (@HorizonConnects) / Twitter