It systems engineer iii - federal mb
Company Name:
CenturyLink
# Job Description
_CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms.
The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber-optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers.
CenturyLink is an S&P; 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.
Savvis, is a CenturyLink company, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
By outsourcing to Savvis and CenturyLink, enterprises can focus on their core business while we ensure the quality of their IT infrastructure automation._
_IT Systems Engineer III:_
Provides advanced laboratory support by testing and diagnosing transport backbone equipment, sub-tending devices, workstation/server equipment and user applications/services for a production network.
Composes and reviews test plans, conducts extensive testing, and completes test reports within the Configuration Change Board (CCB) requirements. Install and maintain lab infrastructure in support of telecommunications network.
Pre-configure, verify and/or test out of box equipment prior to deployment. Maintain inventory levels in support of 24x7 operations.
Performs advanced troubleshooting as the internal escalation point of contact for complex and persistent trouble tickets.
Interacts extensively with internal engineering and support teams as well as with Tier IV support engineers of various hardware/software vendors to solve tough problems.
Interacts closely with network engineers, security personnel, program managers and vendors to establish system requirements and design technical solutions to meet critical network performance criteria.
Performs advanced diagnostics using software and hardware tools to determine network status and optimize network performance.
Develops and implements detailed standard operations procedures dealing with laboratory operations.
Provides project status to management. Provides after-hours support on an on-call basis, as required.
# Job Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS and COMMENTS:
_This position requires a Active DoD, Top Secret/SCI Clearance._
Familiar with Centurylink telecommunications installation and testing standards required. Ciena or similar vendor long haul optical equipment certifications and training are highly desired.
BICSI certification desired.
Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field and three years experience or seven years applicable work experience required.
Experience in a laboratory environment or data center required.
Telecom DC Power knowledge/experience highly desired.
Equipment installation and cable fabrication experience highly desired.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
The responsibilities of these positions will continue to grow as additional portions of the network are accredited and achieve operational status, and as additional customer groups are added to the network.
The network is expected to sustain continual growth to include additional sites and customers across the life of the program.
These positions represent the testing and verification of all aspects of the network for an extremely high visibility project.
Req ID: 15354BR
Posting Location: VA,HERNDON
Business Unit: Business & Consumer - Business Solutions
Position Classification: ManagementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
CenturyLink
# Job Description
_CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms.
The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise customers. CenturyLink provides data, voice and managed services in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber-optic network and multiple data centers for businesses and consumers.
CenturyLink is an S&P; 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.
Savvis, is a CenturyLink company, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
By outsourcing to Savvis and CenturyLink, enterprises can focus on their core business while we ensure the quality of their IT infrastructure automation._
_IT Systems Engineer III:_
Provides advanced laboratory support by testing and diagnosing transport backbone equipment, sub-tending devices, workstation/server equipment and user applications/services for a production network.
Composes and reviews test plans, conducts extensive testing, and completes test reports within the Configuration Change Board (CCB) requirements. Install and maintain lab infrastructure in support of telecommunications network.
Pre-configure, verify and/or test out of box equipment prior to deployment. Maintain inventory levels in support of 24x7 operations.
Performs advanced troubleshooting as the internal escalation point of contact for complex and persistent trouble tickets.
Interacts extensively with internal engineering and support teams as well as with Tier IV support engineers of various hardware/software vendors to solve tough problems.
Interacts closely with network engineers, security personnel, program managers and vendors to establish system requirements and design technical solutions to meet critical network performance criteria.
Performs advanced diagnostics using software and hardware tools to determine network status and optimize network performance.
Develops and implements detailed standard operations procedures dealing with laboratory operations.
Provides project status to management. Provides after-hours support on an on-call basis, as required.
# Job Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS and COMMENTS:
_This position requires a Active DoD, Top Secret/SCI Clearance._
Familiar with Centurylink telecommunications installation and testing standards required. Ciena or similar vendor long haul optical equipment certifications and training are highly desired.
BICSI certification desired.
Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology field and three years experience or seven years applicable work experience required.
Experience in a laboratory environment or data center required.
Telecom DC Power knowledge/experience highly desired.
Equipment installation and cable fabrication experience highly desired.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
The responsibilities of these positions will continue to grow as additional portions of the network are accredited and achieve operational status, and as additional customer groups are added to the network.
The network is expected to sustain continual growth to include additional sites and customers across the life of the program.
These positions represent the testing and verification of all aspects of the network for an extremely high visibility project.
Req ID: 15354BR
Posting Location: VA,HERNDON
Business Unit: Business & Consumer - Business Solutions
Position Classification: ManagementEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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