REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, electrical engineering, telecommunications, computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of fiber optic and telecommunications engineering required.
• Technical telecommunications and security certifications highly desired (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDE, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, etc.).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of – All OSI Model layers, TCP/IP and related services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, etc.), Cisco hierarchical internetworking model, communications protocols and standards; working knowledge of SCADA, SONET, IP routing and switching, MPLS, multicast, OSPF, EIGRP, modem, radio systems and fiber optics (e.g., DWDM), PON; fiber optic construction standards and practices; project management; security protocols and procedures; general knowledge of personal computer hardware and operating systems; change control process, configuration management, deployment automation, ITIL.
• Skilled in – IP network architecture, design, deployment, management and troubleshooting, requirements development, network documentation, specification and model development, software and hardware life-cycle management, product evaluation and selection, NERC CIP Compliance, NOC setup and operations, monitoring system setup and operations; analyzing and solving problems logically and conceptually; personal computer and general office equipment; interpersonal skills including clear and concise communication both in writing and verbally.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

A valid State driver’s license is required. Occasional travel to other locations is required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with SCADA?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Moses Lake, WA 9883

• Designs, implements, and supports various systems across the organization and departments including IP phones, IP network, SONET, MPLS and video conferencing systems; provides technical support for EMS and IP SCADA networks, broadband fiber optic systems, and other telecom engineering stakeholders.
• Researches the telecommunications needs of the organization recommends potential solutions, and architects the design and implementation of complex telecommunication systems; solicits bids for project work and equipment, writes bid documents, and ensures the telecommunication services satisfy the needs of the organization; provides engineering support to both the wholesale fiber network and the organization’s telecommunications network.
• Ensure telecommunications services, systems, components, processes, and procedures comply with and are aligned to policies, standards and enterprise technology direction. Understands, develops, and maintains controls and processes in alignment with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) regulatory guidance; accountable for performing work as required to achieve and maintain applicable regulatory compliance.
• Provides training and education regarding complex telecommunications systems; consults with necessary stakeholders and management to understand needs; orders telecom services as needed; communicates frequently and effectively with stakeholders and consistently seeks to deliver high quality telecommunications solutions.
• Maintains accurate records within the telecommunications and fiber optic department to facilitate accurate cost allocations and correct budget spending; manages the policies, procedures and documents regarding telecommunication data and voice systems; may be responsible for maintaining records of FCC licenses.
• Provides on-call support – after hours / weekends as required