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please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1067120 Job Title: Network
Architect
Reports to: Senior Manager Telecommunications Engineering
Reporting hybrid to Augusta Service Building, Augusta Maine
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and
location, ranging from \$76,186.4?0?- \$99,994.65
Technical resource responsible for performing enterprise network
telecommunication planning, engineering, and the creation of required
documentation to implement enterprise systems. Provides level 2 or 3
network support on an after-hours on-call basis when required. Leads the
completion of assigned telecommunication engineering projects within
budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
Responsibilities
1. Plans, evaluates, and implements existing network systems and makes
recommendations for resources required to maintain and /or expand
service levels.
2. Responds to general technical network facility hardware and software
problems utilizing a variety of hardware and software testing tools.
3. Responds to requests for voice and data communications connectivity
that are related to moves, adds, and changes within the customer
community.
4. Assists in the analysis, scheduling, acquisition, implementation,
and documentation of telecommunications hardware, software, and
facilities for assigned projects.
5. Helps develop technical standards and interface applications.
Behavioral Competencies
Develop self & others
Empower to grow
Collaborate and share
Be a role model
Focus to achieve results
Be agile
Skills and Requirements
Technical Skills/Competencies
Theoretical Engineering knowledge: Planning, Operations and Engineering
Design, Analytics, Modeling & Calculation (e.g., sym. Components, per
unit, etc.), Understanding the Business Model
Practical Engineering Experience/Application: Planning, Operations and
Engineering Design, Construction, (e.g., field experience,
standardization, develop business case and defend in front of
stakeholders)
Engineering documentation: Ability to adequately document and interpret
engineering documentation, review, and approve engineering work done by
others
Knowledge of Regulatory and Compliance Environment: Local, State and
Federal Regulatory Standards and Requirements (NERC, NPCC, ISO, PUC,
etc.)
Networking, Computer Security, and Databases - Understanding Networking,
security, computer hardware, software applications, database structure,
and data communication equipment.
Functional/job/business specific Competencies:
General proficiency in several areas of SONET, Transmission, Signaling,
Traffic Analysis, System Security, Local and Long distance Carriers,
LATA, Tariffs, and Billing Procedures.
Understanding of data communications concepts including: Network
Topologies, Protocols, and LAN/WAN Integration (TCP/IP networks and
PC/Server technologies). General knowledge of wireless technologies.
General proficiency in several areas of site telecommunications
infrastructure including: Cable Types, Cabling Standards, Cabinet
andRack Layout, Distributing Frame Design, Terminations, Power
Conditioningand UPS, Rectifier and Battery Systems
Works with Network Management Center to develop StandardOperating
Procedures and serves as escalation point complex issues.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of network
solutions.
Demonstrated experience in complex problem analysis.
Demonstrated project management experience
Experience in project management, and network technologies
Education & Experience Required:
Requires a 4-year degree in a technical field, and minimum 3-5 years
relevant experience working in a Telecom Network Architect /planning
role or 10+ years of Telecom Network Architect experience, with
equivalent xperience demonstrated through one or a combination of the
following: work experience, training, military experience, education.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the
event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their
regular schedule/job duties.
Mobility Information
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immigration requirements to legally work in that country
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