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RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client seeking a Network Engineer II in Columbus, OH.
Responsibilities:
Maintain and Operate Access, Edge and Core Networks consistent with Engineering policy, standards and best practice
Configure, service and support routing and switching equipment necessary for the delivery of Metro Ethernet, Regional Ethernet, Inter-Regional Ethernet services, SONET, DWDM and Wave
Troubleshoot and resolve service level and/or critical and system related issues
Will participate in an on-call/standby rotation and is expected to respond after hours for service restoration, troubleshooting and/or repair of all necessary equipment
Coordinate and validate new implementation of hardware, software and proper configuration and performance
Generate standard templates for MOPs (Methods of Procedures)
Participate in the creation of and review of event post mortem to ensure accuracy
Review post mortem and implement procedures to minimize future service outages and shorten the durations
Track all equipment RMAs and ensure that proper levels of spare inventory are maintained
Configure, service and support all core routing and switching equipment necessary for the delivery of customer services; This includes all equipment, both active and passive, in the network
Assist with the provisioning of all core, provider edge, customer premise equipment and other related equipment as necessary and directed
As part of an on-call/standby rotation, respond to after hours call-out for service restoration, troubleshooting, network testing and repair of all equipment necessary for the delivery of customer services
Perform scheduled maintenance on all commercial equipment such as software upgrades and equipment upgrades and assist with such maintenance on the last mile and customer premise network equipment as needed
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Working knowledge of Layer 2 technology, including VLANS, QnQ, 802.1Q
Working knowledge of IP routing, including OSPF, ISIS, BGP
Proficient in Metro Ethernet Forum standards including EPL, EVPL, ELINE, ETREE, ELAN
Proficient in Transport technologies such as CWDM, DWDM and SONET
Any relevant education and/or training will be considered a plus
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
