Network Specialist II - Broadband Systems Engineering

Legacy.com, through TDS Telecom, is seeking a Network Specialist II in Broadband Systems Engineering. The role involves assessing infrastructure requirements, partnering with cross-functional teams, and providing design and engineering input for various projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high level and detailed design and engineering input for all types of projects, including estimated capital costs, and allocations of those costs when needed
• Collaboratively prioritize work as needed to handle Expedites and Jeopardy situations in a timely manner
• Select and support and manage internal engineering contractors and external engineering vendors
• Partner with OSPE to create a seamless Engineering function in the Implementation pipeline
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and issue purchase orders as necessary
• Work with Technology Development to update and maintain Standards as necessary
• Manage the Engineering process and workflow for continuous improvement; monitor internal customer feedback and conduct internal review sessions to ensure engineering output is consistent and high quality

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree (or higher) -OR- 4+ years professional work experience
• 4+ years' experience in Voice, Data or Video networking
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance
• CATV Headend experience
• Telecom Central Office experience
• Tier 3-4 Data Center experience
• Experience in encoding, combiner plants, cmts management, multicast and ethernet routing
• Experience in switching, and transport
• Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups