Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TDS Telecom is a company dedicated to connecting people through cutting-edge fiber internet technology. The Network Specialist I – Broadband Systems Engineering role involves assessing infrastructure requirements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support network initiatives and ensure facilities are designed to meet program needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level and detailed design and engineering input for all types of projects, including estimated capital costs, and allocations of those costs when needed
• Collaboratively prioritize work as needed to handle Expedites and Jeopardy situations in a timely manner
• Select and support and manage internal engineering contractors and external engineering vendors
• Partner with OSPE to create a seamless Engineering function in the Implementation pipeline
• Work with vendors to obtain quotes and issue purchase orders as necessary
• Work with Technology Development to update and maintain Standards as necessary
• Manage the Engineering process and workflow for continuous improvement; monitor internal customer feedback and conduct internal review sessions to ensure engineering output is consistent and high quality

Skills

• Associate degree (or higher) –OR- 2+ years professional work experience
• 3+ years experience in Voice, Data, or Video networking
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance
• CATV Headend experience
• Telecom Central Office experience
• Tier 3-4 Data Center experience
• Experience in encoding, combiner plants, cmts management, multicast and ethernet routing
• Experience in switching, and transport
• Excellent leadership, customer relations, and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Telecommunications industry and principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• PC database, spreadsheet, and word processing skills
• Ability to work in a cooperative and courteous manner with diverse work groups

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Generous Vacation & Paid Sick Leave
• Seven Paid National Holidays & One Floating Holiday
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks after 12 months of employment)
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Employee Assistance & Wellness Programs
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• TDS Service Discounts
• Education Assistance
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Associate Resource Groups, which are designed to encourage community and facilitate professional development

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