Glow Networks

Network Technician

Ashburn, VirginiaContract
$30 - $40 hourly
About the Job
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the administration of deployment project documentation, including daily status reports, project closing documents, and engineering document updates.
  • Responsible for the collection, validation, and submission of network test records.
  • Perform advanced provisioning and troubleshooting activities, and network software upgrades.
  • Provide remote technical support and troubleshooting assistance, and to act as a trainer/mentor to deployment technicians working in the field.
  • Work closely with the Ciena Project Management team and will provide them with technical advice as needed.
  • Resolutions to complex technical problems and will escalate issues to the next level of support when necessary.
  • Draft and execute intermediate to advanced network test plans, and non-intrusive Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
  • commissioning & provisioning of Ciena equipment.
  • building and troubleshooting circuits end-to-end.
  • Unix/Linux familiarity would be good.

Experience:
  • Fundamental knowledge of various Ciena products(Mandatory only for L4 Network technicians).
  • Possess a strong technical aptitude, and have a desire to learn new products and technologies.
  • Advanced knowledge of one or more major Ciena product lines.  Ciena 6500 / RLS product knowledge is essential. (Mandatory only for L4 Network technicians).
  • Ability to perform advanced provisioning and troubleshooting activities, as well as network software upgrades. (Mandatory for all levels of Network Technicians).
  • Understanding blueprints/MOPS (Mandatory for all levels of Network Technicians).
  • Knowledge and experience to direct other technicians during live traffic maintenance window activities, and to provide mentoring and instruction to trainees and peers..
  • Work independently without direct supervision, collaborating as part of a team to meeting business objectives.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must possess a valid US driver’s license.
  • Technical Degree or bachelor’s degree (CS,EE), or relevant equivalent work experience.
  • Min 7+ years working with field deployment team and service partners is desired.
  • Familiarity with various North America customers, specifically in the realm of network deployment or Network Operation Center (NOC) support.
  • Previous remote support experience would be a plus.
  • Good knowledge and experience with Network Management software/platforms.
  • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and debug complex system level issues.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Team player.  Must be able to work well in a collaborative team environment that promotes sharing of knowledge and experiences.
  • Experience in providing technical support; preferably through an equipment vendor.