Network Engineer (Information Technology)

Are you open to working in the fast paced, evolving world of telecommunications with a passion for technology and delivering excellence?  Long Lines is looking for a Network Engineer with 3-5 years' experience in Ethernet switching and IP routing to join its core operations team. This person will perform a wide variety of activities associated with physically installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting networking gear and related services.  This individual should have a good understanding of Ethernet and IP networks and modern data communication protocols.  Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to adapt communication to the audience. Person will be expected to work with equipment vendors and external consultants and their technical support staff.  They will need to manage network infrastructure projects as required and provide project management support for critical projects.  If you are looking for a place to learn new skills and grow with a team that values your talents every day, then Long Lines is the place for you!

Job Type: Full-time

Rate: $80,000-$95,000/year

Location: Hybrid in office at Sergeant Bluff, IA and home

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with ISP network engineering on the delivery of Carrier Ethernet, DOCSIS, Fiber, Wireless and telephony services.
• Perform data collection and analysis from a security perspective and from a business perspective.
• Configure, maintain and respond to network host monitoring applications.
• Manage assigned projects and program components to deliver services in accordance with established objectives.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, administrators, service providers, site personnel and external entities as required to provide technical and analytical support.
• Conduct routine network hardware, software, configuration and related audits to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines.
• Incident response according to existing standards for security and operational incidents.
• Maintain an appropriate and professional image of the company through appearance, demeanor, and interactions with internal and external customers always.
• Comply with company policies and specifications.
• Capable of being in on-call rotation for outages and such.

A successful Network Engineer will have:

• Associate degree or equivalent certifications.
• 3-5 years of experience in a network related field.
• Cable industry and/or Carrier Ethernet experience a plus.
• Knowledgeable in a variety of network protocols such as OSPF, SIP, and BGP
• Valid and Clean Driver's License
• Solid understanding of routing and switching in a multi-vendor environment such as Cisco, Ciena, Adtran, Extreme, and many others.
• Knowledge with TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, IPv4, BGP, MPLS, OSPF, SNMP, SIP, VOIP, MGCP, PIM.
• Familiar with data manipulation and analysis. Able to prepare data for presentation.
• Ability to analyze, identify, prioritize and solve highly complex problems required.
• Good relations and communication skills are required to collaborate with other departments and external customers.
• Knowledge and understanding of network monitoring tools.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to learn new skills while contributing to projects with network operations.

Even better if:

• Knowledgeable in a variety of network protocols such as OSPF, SIP, BGP, MPLS, DHCP, static routes, and other IP related technologies.

• DOCSIS and/or PON knowledge a plus.
• Licensing/Certifications a plus (CCNA or CCNP, MEF)

Benefits:

• Family Medical (3 plans to choose from), Dental and Vision
• Company funded HSA
• Company Paid Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Long Term Disability with Voluntary option
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life as well as Voluntary policies
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

When you join Long Lines...

You'll be joining an award-winning company and team.  We also believe in giving back to the community and we want our employees to have the opportunity to do so.  We provide an environment that gives each employee the opportunity to nurture their gifts and achieve their potential.  For more information, go to www.schurzchoice.com. 

Schurz Communications and its subsidiaries strategic objectives:

• We will attract, invest in, communicate with, and retain top talent. 
• We will innovate, partner, experiment and create a better future together. 
• We strive to continuously improve operating performance to ensure sustained growth. 
• We will dynamically grow revenues by building and nurturing mutually beneficial and profitable customer relationships.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is:

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork
• Required to use close vision and be able to focus
• Lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Work schedules may adjust based on business need

The employee generally works in an indoor environment.

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