Network Specialist II (Remote)

Overview:

As the Network Specialist II for the Network Configuration and Deployment team, you will be responsible for the configuration and integration of new network elements and solutions into the current data, voice, video, switching and computing architectures. You will respond rapidly to incoming projects and partner with IP Network engineers, Project Managers and local Field Services contacts to implement new network designs. You must be knowledgeable about the current state of the TDS network and its capabilities and must be aware of ongoing efforts to upgrade the network. You must be familiar with current programs including, 10G & 100G backhaul and related transport hardware, CAA, Cable, IPTV, TDSTV+, SHSD, SIP migrations. The Network Specialist is responsible for providing engineering/design assistance and deployment of TDS shared services.

This position has the ability to work remotely in any of the 40+ States in which TDS Telecom operates.
This position can be hired at either a Network Specialist, Network Specialist I, or Network Specialist II level depending on the skills and qualifications of the candidate. Different job postings exist for each of these positions. Please reference each job posting for the minimum qualifications required for each role.
TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to more than 1,000 rural, suburban, and metropolitan communities across the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 2 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a very high level of industry expertise in network hardware and networking architectures.
• Integrate potential solutions into current voice, video, data, switching and computing architectures.
• Provide network consulting services to TDS teams as needed.
• Provides expert problem resolution. Assists support personnel in problem determination, testing, vendor problem escalation and network configuration as needed.
• Manages technology and deployment projects. Needs to be able to manage personnel from several different teams to achieve project objectives and deadlines.
• Works to ensure projects and general work flow are completed on-time and within budget.
• Fosters a positive attitude that promotes TDS initiatives.
• Willingness to learn and work on new technologies.
• Availability to perform some work during the off hours established by maintenance windows (12pm to 6am Local).

Qualifications:Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree –OR- 4+ years professional work experience.
• 4+ years experience in Voice/Data/Video networking.

Other Qualifications
Technical Skills

• Strong routing, switching and multiservice access technologies background.
• Fiber optical communication.
• Knowledge of digital hierarchy, circuit provisioning and bandwidth allocation.
• Experience with network aggregation services from DS-0 to OC-192.
• Familiar with Reconfigurable Optical Add/Drop Multiplexing (ROADM).
• Ethernet extension and aggregation over Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM).
• Possess a working knowledge and understanding of fiber testing, OTDR, and fiber characteristics due to fiber length, attenuation, splicing and connector loss.
• Broadband and narrowband access technologies including, but not limited to: DOCSIS, DS3, OCX, PON, POTS, PRI, T1 and xDSL.
• Voice Switching technologies (VSCA).
• TCP/IP technologies including, but not limited to: bridging, IP subnetting, IPTV, MPLS, multicast, QoS, routing, switching, traffic engineering, tunneling, and VoIP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications including, but not limited to: Access, Excel, Visio and Word.

Additional Skills

• The ability to lead and coordinate small groups and specific projects
• The ability to organize and manage changing priorities to handle several tasks concurrently with minimal assistance.
• The ability to make timely decisions.
• The ability to interact and work with others as part of a team
• The Ability to adapt and work within a changing environment.
• Good organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Positive attitude and team focus.
• Basic mathematical and statistical analysis.
• Fluent in Java and Python programming languages.
• Experience with SharePoint online and creating pages.
• MEF and IP Network Certifications
• CCNA Certification
• CompTIA Network+ Certification
• Experience with the Clarity application

BenefitsAs a part of your total compensation, TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit package. The benefit plans address both the immediate and long term needs that you and your family may have. For an overview of what we have to offer for full-time employees including vacation, health benefits and retirement options please click here.
At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!