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Senior Data Network Engineer

Vantage Point Solutions, a growing and dynamic consulting and engineering firm, is seeking a qualified individual to join our team of professionals. Vantage Point Solutions provides comprehensive engineering and consulting services tailored to the unique needs of broadband providers, public utilities, and financial institutions. We have an immediate opening for a Senior Data Network Engineer at our office in Birmingham, AL.

VPS is searching for individuals with a passion for network engineering and prepared for a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to work on many different network architectures across a diverse set of platforms. The Network Services team is comprised of a group of network specialists and network engineers with varying degrees of technical expertise. VPS is looking to grow the team and add experienced individuals to complement our existing staff.

As a Senior Data Network Engineer, you will work with broadband service providers who provide broadband Internet, voice, video, and backhaul services to their customers. The role is highly technical and hands-on with complex network designs across many different platforms.

Responsibilities :

• Simultaneously manage multiple client projects with tasks including maintaining project planners, delegating tasks to other staff, coordinating with third parties, and leading meetings
• Implement, upgrade, maintain, troubleshoot, and support Internet Service Provider (ISP) network topologies and equipment including routers, switches, MPLS Routed Optical Networks (RON), and FTTx access equipment across various vendors
• Evaluate network equipment and software solutions for clients including Request for Proposal (RFP) projects to meet customer requirements
• Collaborate with team members across the network engineering, managed services, and cybersecurity groups
• Act as a technical mentor to junior staff for the Network Services team
• Provide technical review of Method of Procedures (MOP) and network designs prior to implementation
• Coordinate vendor relations including training, product roadmaps, and design standards
• Escalate network issues to vendor Technical Assistance Centers (TAC) and collaborate on resolutions
• Continuously monitor industry trends and new technologies, and leverage this to evolve best practices and procedures
• Act as a point of escalation for our ticketing system and provide detailed notes and responses to team members and clients
• Provide trust and confidence to our clients by consistently delivering a high-quality experience throughout projects
• Develop Method of Procedures (MOP), configuration scripts, and supporting documentation for scheduled network maintenance
• Perform periodic network maintenance including software upgrades, cutovers, intrusive changes, and diagnostics
• Manage and document configuration changes and network architectures with tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio
• Describe technical information to non-technical individuals

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Compensation and Benefits :

This position offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), and more.

About Vantage Point Solutions :

Vantage Point Solutions was founded in 2002 by a team who believed in putting people both employees and clients first. VPS is a customer-focused, technology-driven engineering and consulting firm serving the broadband, power, and financial industries.

The entire team is driven by a commitment to client satisfaction. We work hard to foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and commitment (with a good mix of camaraderie and fun, too).

Vantage Point Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.