Are you a Network Planning Engineer looking to join one of the top companies in the aerospace and defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with SONET equipment and Optical Circuits. ONS-15454 and Fujitsu Flashwave 4500/9500 platforms?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work ON-SITE with our client in Melbourne, FL. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The client is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Network Engineer to support innovative network solutions.
• The selected candidate will work on multiple programs and initiatives for the client as the primary contractor.
• You will support managing and implementing IP network solutions as a network engineer.
• The selected candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Work independently on projects from start to finish, including developing network designs based on user requirements, creating network diagrams using Visio, configuring network equipment, and completing implementation follow-through and documentation of requirements.
• Work directly with the IXC Deployment Team, IXC Engineering, Telco design engineers, and Telco Carrier Provisioning personnel to accurately document circuit designs.
• Ensure Carrier HUBs and circuits are accurately recorded in design (MetaSolv/DICE) and operations (FINS, FMS) toolsets and ensure FTI-POP design documentation accurately reflects as-built configurations.
• Document design deviations or discrepancies and submit ClearQuest PTRs to capture design changes or corrections with circuit designs
• Support scheduled planned maintenance events (Moves, Additions, Changes) and direct client field technicians in installing and activating SONET, ancillary equipment, and circuits.
• Work directly with Telco Carrier and client field technicians to isolate and resolve issues with new circuit activations.
• Follow MetaSolv/DICE workflow processes and update the IXC circuit database during installations, activations, changes, or disconnects as needed.
• Provision IXC circuits using Cisco Prime Optical (CPO) or Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) and configure ancillary equipment for delivery of sub-rate circuits (RAD RICi-16/EGATE-100, Cisco ASR1002/1001-X router port configurations including T3/T1 SIP/SPA, DNX-11/88 port configurations).
• Ensure circuits are provisioned with IAW circuit design documentation and resolve discrepancies before circuits are released to the customer.
• Interacted directly with internal and external customers and provided technical assistance with service activation and circuit verification testing.
• Monitor and identify optical network alarms and proactively investigate and identify the root cause to minimize disruption and impact on operational circuits.
• Provide recommendations for improving processes and procedures and assist in maintaining and upgrading controlled documentation.
• Support scheduled maintenance events during regular operating hours and after-hours/weekends as needed.
• Assist in the collection of data needed to perform analysis of network issues.
• Assist with executing test procedures and provide feedback to ensure correct procedural steps.

Here's what you'll get:

Pay: $ 54.13 / hr.

Hours: 9/80 hrs/Week

Length: temp to perm (12 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

APPLY TODAY

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions to help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Associate Degree
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the FTI PNOCC troubleshooting and restoring network outages
• Minimum of 3 years experience in SONET equipment and Optical Circuits. ONS-15454 and Fujitsu Flashwave 4500/9500 platforms
• Minimum of 3 years experience in technical Gigabit Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, DS1/T1, DS3, VT1.5, VTV, STS1, STSV, and OC3-OC192 circuit types, as well as existing processes and procedures associated with provisioning and acceptance testing of these circuit types
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Background in Telecomm transport
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Cisco Prime Optical (CPO) and Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) Fujitsu NetSmart

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience with MetaSolv and DICE
• Able to read and implement design
• Juniper
• MEF-CECP certification
• Able to learn new applications
• Attention to detail
• TDM - Time Division Multiplexing
• Previous Telecom provisioning background
• Familiar with FTI network OR another Large-scale carrier network (AT&T, Verizon)
• Cisco ONS-15310
• Have a thorough understanding of NAS Operations ticket management and scheduled maintenance processes and procedures
• Capable of following detailed instructions and completing assigned tasks on schedule
• Work with minimal direct supervision
• Have acute attention to detail and a thorough familiarity with all circuit types and transport technologies
• Specifically, with Cisco ONS-15310, ONS-15454, and Fujitsu Flashwave 4500/9500 platforms
• Work well in a dynamic team environment
• Have a thorough understanding of trouble ticket, ticket management, and Change Management processes and procedures

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.