Job Description

Job Descriptions

Job Summary

The Network Design Engineer works for and under the general direction of the Manager, Network Engineering. Primary responsibilities include the design of custom enterprise network solutions for our customers, troubleshooting, installing, implementing and administering network systems, and providing Tier IV Help Desk escalation support. Analyzes capacity issues and develops capacity planning models. Responsible for ensuring planned maintenance and testing activities are executed and for developing guidelines for network configuration and security standards.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

* Design and implementation of custom network solutions for existing and potential customers. Follows best-practice industry standards to provide a network design which is functional, scalable and secure.
* Supports the Solutions Architect group to design, document and implement customer pilots and provide support for customer testing as required while in the pilot phase of the sales process.
* Provides network engineering support to Sales organization as required.
* Provides Tier IV escalation support to Help Desk. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves customer network issues. When applicable, recommends changes to remediate any network deficiencies to enhance network performance.
* Researches, evaluates and provides recommendations for new hardware and software solutions, to stay current with new technology and market trends and future requirements.
* Position requires participation of a rotating on call schedule to provide support for our business and customers.
* Creates technical presentations as needed, presenting to various audiences (both internal and external) with all levels of technical knowledge.
* Develops, documents and maintains processes and procedures related to design, implementation, maintenance and operations of various complex customer networks.
* Follows and enforces documented processes and procedures to meet established compliance requirements.
* Analyzes customer bandwidth requirements and system interdependencies as required. Develops capacity planning models to meet customers future needs.
* Develops practices and procedures for network installation, maintenance and operation.
* Develops and implements test and acceptance criteria for network elements.
* Schedules equipment activations, customer-affecting network maintenance develops documents of customer networks for network users. Meets with potential customers, designs solutions, works with vendors on pricing and implements solutions that are adaptable to customer need changes.
* Exercises judgment during incident management, site design, network configuration and network activation to ensure efficient use of funds and time.
* Designs network site planning for multiple regional network sites.
* Represents Regional Company interests with providers to ensure timely delivery of circuits.
* Develops and maintains network element documentation and inventory. Maintains appropriate inventory or network spare equipment for rapid restoration.
* Orders, tracks and reports on all internal and external wired and wireless connection activation activities.
* Develops cost proposal documents.
* Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
* Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
* Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Strong understanding of networking technologies to include :
* MPLS, Frame-Relay, PPP, ISDN, T1
* High Availability protocols such as; HSRP, VRRP, GLBP
* IP Routing protocols to include; RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, Policy Routing
* Tunneling protocols to include; GRE, IPSec, DMVPN, IWAN
* QOS, Traffic Policing and Shaping
* ACLs, AAA, TACACS+, RADIUS, SNMP, DHCP
* Switch VLANs, VTP, STP
* VoIP, SIP and PRI trunking
* Networking

Employees at all levels are expected to:

* Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
* Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
* Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
* Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
* Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
* Drive results and growth.
* Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
* Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

* This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Salary:

Pay Range: $70,777.98 - $106,166.97

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. Thats why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.