Senior Field Engineer
Location:
Alexandria, VA
Description
The Senior Field Engineer will be a primary member of our field deployment teams responsible for the installations and testing of Cisco, Adtran, and Juniper optical networking systems. Knowledge of Cisco ONS 15454 MSPP optical multiplexers is a key requirement. The candidate must have hands on experience in SONET and DWDM environments at both Enterprise and Service Provider sites and be able to work independently or as part of a team during field deployments. Field Engineers are supported and directed by Project Managers who are responsible for the overall project management, and will be directing the candidate’s field activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Responsible for performing site surveys and developing site survey reports that accurately reflect field deployment conditions and requirements
- Translate network design requirements from engineering plans and site surveys into staging, site preparation, and deployment action plans for installation and testing
- Perform all required network tests
- Responsible for proactively ensuring maintenance requirements are met
Work Experience Requirements:
- Ability to interpret topography, network design drawings and blue prints
- Hands-on working, configuration and troubleshooting knowledge of the Cisco ONS 15454
- Ability to use various optical test sets such as a DS-1/3, OC-x, Gig-E, Etc.
- A strong working knowledge of Optical SONET and DWDM technologies
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio and PowerPoint
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Extensive government background check and drug testing required
Education and Certification Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Extensive Government Background Check
- Drug Screening
- BICSI, Cisco Optical Certification, A+ certifications are considered a plus
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