CPE Network Architect

Job Title: CPE Network Architect 10+ years of experience

Location: Englewood CO 80112 100% on site
Duration: 6+ month contract
Other Requirements:

• If not local, must be willing to relocate within 2-3 weeks maximum relocation assistance will not be provided
• Must be willing and able to work 100% onsite
• Must be very strong in DOCSIS, Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and troubleshooting / debugging CPE
• Strong candidates will come from a Telecom or telecom manufacturer background.

JOB OVERVIEW

• Network architects are in charge of effectively designing and reviewing network requirements and capabilities for their organization.
• They are responsible for validating high-level design plans for optimal network implementation. Network architects must be organized individuals that pay strong attention to detail to prevent network issues and incompatibility.
• They report their progress and escalate issues to the network administrator or supervisor in their department as needed.
• One of their main tools includes a personal computer to verify network setting and security requirements by using specialized software to test for security flaws and possible intruder doors.
• Additionally, network architects verify network integrity by coordinating the installation and proper maintenance of hardware and software tools.
• They provide technical support and guidance for complex wireless and local area networks.
• One of their main functions includes managing client expectations by following strict standards and network protocols.
• They implement new technologies for high-level designs and monitor performance based on specified project requirements.
• Network architects also determine proper architecture required by the size of existing computer systems.
• They also must maintain an accurate report to prevent future connectivity problems.
• Troubleshoots and resolves escalated Access and CPE device field issues.
• Performs assessments on existing technologies to determine performance and capacity gaps.
• Establishes security, connectivity and access parameters.
• Provides recommendations to optimize network infrastructure.
• Tests and tunes security devices and systems.
• Programs routers and switches. Implements communications technologies (data or voice).
• Manages network services from planning phase through implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware and software, security technologies and network infrastructure is required.
• Experience working with DOCSIS, ONU, CMTS, DAC, EC, Troubleshooting, Debugging and CPE (Customer Premise Equipment)

Additional Skillsets being sought:

• Advanced knowledge of the DOCSIS and EPON standards

Working knowledge of CMTS platforms including:

• Casa C100G
• Arris E6000
• Cisco cBR8
• RPHY
• Harmonic vCMTS and RPDs
• Vecima RPDs

Working knowledge of EPON platforms including:

• ADTRAN 95XX and SDX-6210
• Vecima (Nokia) 7360 and Distributed Access Architecture SF-4x, SC-2D3

Working knowledge of switch platforms including:

• Cisco NCS/ASR
• Juniper PTX/QFX/ACX

Working knowledge of routing protocols including:

• OSPF
• ISIS
• BGP
• v4/v6 Multicast
• Ability to write technical documentation
• Ability to write and follow detailed technical test plans
• CPE and ONU background in trouble shooting is highly desirable
• Creative Network Trouble Shooting Skills.