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Outside Plant Network Engineer III
full-time•Anchorage
About this role
At Alaska Communications, we’re committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?
POSITION SUMMARY
Network Engineers ensure the stability, integrity and optimal performance of the systems which support the Company’s products and services. This will be achieved through completion of design initiatives, capital project creation, records maintenance, and supporting installation, maintenance, support, troubleshooting, and optimization of all fiber, copper, and wireless transport networks and associated hardware and software.
Outside Plant Engineers are responsible for the design activity related to outside plant cable and equipment including fiber, copper, cabinets, conduit, pole lines and any ancillary equipment. Utilizes land base, subdivision plats, right of way drawings, civil designs and other types of drawings and data to determine best routing and correct facility placement to ensure that the facilities are properly sized and placed in the correct legal locations. Plans proper facility utilization by using cable records and population density counts to ensure proper cable sizing. Ensures all facilities are either permitted properly by the correct government agency or that the appropriate private right of way is acquired. Provides design analysis to ensure best cost construction. Develop plans and alternatives when required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Examples of Job Duties
All of the duties of a Network Engineer I and II, plus the following:
Provides recommendations (written reports when appropriate) in his/her area of authority and expertise
Performs technical design for network changes to existing or new hardware and software systems required to provide new functionality or enhance current performance and transition these changes to the operational environment
Mitigates the adverse impacts of service effecting issues on the business caused by network full or partial outages in the infrastructure and initiates actions to prevent recurrence of such issues
Proactively recommends and performs performance optimization activities to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of network resources
Performs risk management on a continual basis to ensure the identification and elimination of risks that can affect system availability, performance and reliability
Continually monitors the security of the network and ensures best practices have been implemented to thwart vulnerabilities of network attacks
Provides recommendations for new technology initiatives, standards and changes to the network or operating environment
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Required
Bachelors Degree in a technological field and 2 years relevant experience. Bachelors Degree can be replaced by relevant experience on a year for year basis
Additional Requirements
Possess and maintain a valid Alaska Driver’s License
External applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment suitability assessment and a drug test.
We hope you’ll join us as we change lives through technology.
What you'll do
- Network Engineers ensure the stability and optimal performance of systems supporting the company's products and services. They are responsible for design activities related to outside plant cable and equipment, ensuring proper facility utilization and compliance with regulations.
About Alaska Communications
With more than 120 years serving the Last Frontier, Alaska Communications is Alaska’s leading broadband and managed IT service provider. From connecting homes with fiber to the home and unlimited internet, to partnering with Alaska’s largest companies, we aim to transform quality of life and commerce, connecting Alaskans to Alaskans and Alaskans to the world. Learn more at www.alaskacommunications.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Outside Plant Network Engineer III do at Alaska Communications?
As a Outside Plant Network Engineer III at Alaska Communications, you will: network Engineers ensure the stability and optimal performance of systems supporting the company's products and services. They are responsible for design activities related to outside plant cable and equipment, ensuring proper facility utilization and compliance with regulations..
Is the Outside Plant Network Engineer III position at Alaska Communications remote?
The Outside Plant Network Engineer III position at Alaska Communications is based in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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