Network Engineer - Wireless

Circet USA•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers. With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. A Network Engineer - Wireless is a highly skilled professional who is responsible for the design, implementation, and management of complex data networks. Your role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the networks that enable communication services. Here are some key aspects of your job: Network Design: You'll design telecommunications networks that can handle voice, data, and video traffic efficiently. This includes planning the layout of network elements such as routers, switches, servers, and cables. Implementation: You'll be responsible for deploying network infrastructure according to the design specifications. This involves configuring hardware, installing software, and ensuring connectivity across the network. Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Networks require ongoing maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability. You'll monitor network performance, diagnose and resolve issues, and implement upgrades as needed. Security: Network security is critical in telecommunications to protect against cyber threats and unauthorized access. You'll implement security measures such as firewalls, encryption, and access controls. Collaboration: Work closely with other teams such as software developers, system administrators, and customer support to ensure seamless integration of network services and applications. Compliance and Standards: Adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements is essential. Ensure that network designs and implementations meet these standards. Emerging Technologies: The telecommunications industry is constantly evolving with advancements like 5G, IoT, and SD-WAN. You'll need to stay updated with these technologies and their implications for network infrastructure. Documentation: Maintaining accurate documentation of network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps is crucial for efficient operation and future upgrades. Customer Support: Providing technical support to customers and internal teams is often part of the role, especially in diagnosing network-related issues and proposing solutions. Continuous Learning: Given the rapid pace of technological change in telecommunications, ongoing learning and skills development are essential to stay ahead in your field. Overall, as a network engineer in telecommunications, your work plays a pivotal role in ensuring reliable and efficient communication services for businesses and consumers alike.

Requirements

A strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, and subnetting
Knowledge of telecommunications protocols like SIP, MPLS, and VoIP
Relevant experience in network engineering or telecommunications is needed. This could include internships, co-op programs, or previous employment in IT or network-related roles.
Network engineers need to diagnose and resolve complex network issues efficiently. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.
Effective communication is crucial to collaborate with colleagues, vendors, and clients to design, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions.
Knowledge of network security principles and practices is important to protect telecommunications networks from cyber threats.
Stay updated with emerging technologies such as 5G, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), NFV (Network Functions Virtualization), and IoT (Internet of Things), which are transforming the telecommunications landscape.
Familiarity with project management methodologies can be beneficial for managing network upgrades, installations, or expansions.
The telecommunications industry evolves rapidly. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development is needed in order to stay current with new technologies and industry trends.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, telecommunications, or a related field is strong preferred.
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent, is preferred.