Transport Engineer (Cisco/ALU/Nokia router configuration, Optical transport systems)

Technical role including end to end oversight and project management for multiple transport expansion projects. These initiatives will require a skill set including, router knowledge, dark fiber, and microwave network design.• Technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation for all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects including DWDM and SONET Optical transport systems deployed throughout.• Managing the vendor selection, contract negotiation, RFP and ongoing relationships.• Maintaining an engineering database for documentation of all fiber assets, plant, FDP panels, and IRU contract management.• Handling microwave design/review, regulatory filings as well as implementation management.• Overseeing the financial aspects of multi-million dollar projects• Handling vendor management responsibilitiesYou'll need to have:• Cisco and/or ALU/Nokia router configuration experience.• Working knowledge of Optical transport systems.Even better if you have:• Five or more years of experience in the cellular/ telecommunications industry• CCNA certification.• Knowledge in CWDM/DWDM Optical Transport systems including: Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent, and Fujitsu.• Working knowledge and experience with SevOne traffic data collection system or another traffic statistics reporting package.• Experience troubleshooting, problem solving, project management, and interpersonal skills.• Knowledge and experience in two or more of the following platforms and/or technologies:o DWDM Optical Transport systems including: Ciena 6500 and Fujitsu 9500o ALU/Nokia 7705 & 7750 routers. Cisco 920, 903, 5501, 540 routerso Micro Semi Edge Grand Mater experience.o PSTN traffic engineering including E911 and SS7o Digital Communications including: Fiber and Etherneto Wireless voice and data service including: EVDO, CDMA, and LTE