Sr Mgr, Engineering

09 Aug 2024

Vacancy expired!

JOB SCOPEThe Sr. Manager of Engineering will manage and coordinate Charter's backbone connection and/or interconnection strategies in relation to Settlement Free Peering and IP Transit. He/she will coordinate various facets of the position including peer coordination of network builds, locations, routing and HW strategies, timing, rates, and contractual matters in assistance with legal team. Will work with multiple companies (fiber providers, service providers, peers, transit providers, facilities) as well as internal coordination with CBO, Colo teams, the NOC, and legal departments in order to execute on those strategies while delivering and improving customer experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Manage engineering staff involved in the design, implementation, maintenance, enhancement and troubleshooting of backbone transport, peering and IP platforms.• Provide overall direction for all areas of engineering support for system locations regarding new and existing backbone fiber, peering and IP transit strategies, as well as guidance in relation to colocation requirements.• Responsible for assistance with capital budgets, planning and implementation, staff development, and managing the support of existing and new backbone connection and/or interconnection strategies and projects.• Provide direction and leadership to designated staff.• Consult with managers regarding backbone connection and /or interconnection operations and strategic plans, network operations, as well as new potential locations, design, and implementations.• Responsible for compliance with company backbone connection and / or interconnection standards, policies and procedures• Maintain good relations with fiber and service providers, peering entities, vendors, internal departments, and government agencies• Monitor and provide guidance in the capital budget process to ensure projects are cost effective, completed on time, and on budget• Provide quality assurance support and direction to engineering staff regarding new or existing backbone connection and / or interconnection projects or locations, augments, disconnects, and ensure associated quality assurance.• Monitor current procedures, behaviors, and reports are performed in accordance with FCC Charter standards to ensure compliance• Coordinate, deliver and collaborate with fiber providers, service providers, and/or peering/IP partners to represent the companies interconnection strategies and policies, communicate plans and timing, and to ensure good will in the interconnect ecosystem (where peering coordination is concerned)• Travel to and from interconnect conferences as needed• Coordinate with legal department in relation to interconnection policies and agreements, while ensuring FCC compliance standards in governing Charters interconnection strategies, plans, projects, and deployments (if applicable).• Provide reporting data in relation to fiber and lit service projects, interconnection activities including interface utilization, forecasting and budgeting, project statuses, and other network health performance related reports to drive company goals• Perform other duties as requested by Manager

BASIC/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, and/or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum eight (8) years of Engineering and Network experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of Project Management work experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of related leadership experience
ADDITIONAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure, prioritize and organize effectively• Able to provide coaching and counseling when necessary, and to supervise and motivate others• Knowledge of network design and implementation in relation to fiber optics, transport systems, basic hardware, and interconnection.• Knowledge of industry products and services in relation to interconnection (IP peering and transit)• Effectively use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)• Knowledge of Electronic theory, Federal Communications Commission regulations, BGP, Routing HW, IP Routing Protocol, and Fiber Optics• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to provide effective, results oriented direction• Preferred experience with other ISPs or MSOs in terms of requesting, procuring, purchasing, services and products for use in network design and implementation.• Ability to manage projects internally through multiple organizations as well as through external vendors in order to meet departmental and project goals

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • Office environment
  • Moderate Travel Required
EGN600-NTO 316170 316170BR

  • ID: #44729142
  • State: Missouri Saintlouis 63103 Saintlouis USA
  • City: Saintlouis
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-08-09
  • Deadline: 2022-10-07
  • Category: Et cetera