Network Engineer

at  Pencor Services

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Networking Technology, or Networking Experience in an ISP or Large Enterprise Role
• Valid PA Driver’s License and good driving record
• Residency in Pennsylvania and ability to come into the Palmerton office as required
• Experience with Cisco Service Provider hardware and software (Cisco CMTS, Routers, Switches)
• Experience with Windows Server, Linux, and Unix (Solaris) Operating Systems
• General knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting with dynamic routing protocols
• Understanding of TCP/IP, VLANS, SNMP , BGP and OSFP
• Network Fundamentals and Familiarity with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and IOS-XR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with various security tools, system logs and packet captures, including Syslog, XDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, and Vulnerability scanners
• Experience with Firewall principles and Access Lists
• Understanding of HFC Cable Plant, RF Spectrum, and Cable Provider Headend configuration
• Understanding of DOCSIS standards, CMTS
• Understanding key aspects of Network Security, including Risk Assessment and Security Policies
• Computer Scripting Skills for routine task automation and playbooks: Python, Ansible
• Exceptional Communication Skills - Oral and Written
• Excellent Troubleshooting Skills
• Organizational & Time Management Skills
• Record Keeping and accurate documentation Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues during off-work hours and/or extended hours to ensure project/outage needs are addressed.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of NOC responsibility, including Optical and RF design, specs and troubleshooting as well as Video Network Solutions (including Video Encoding, Cable Set-Top Boxes, IP TV and Video On Demand)

• Deploying and configuring network equipment
• Understanding Wi-Fi fundamentals and networking
• Providing a high level of technical understanding for problems
• Interacting with hardware and software vendors when troubles need intervention
• Using escalation standards and personal judgment to ensure timely resolution of problems
• Research and development of new and emerging technologies
• Providing training and support to employees
• Accepting and resolving escalated trouble tickets from our Level II Tech Support
• Managing time-sensitive projects
• Working On-Call shift rotations with other members of the departmen