Network Engineer – DOCSIS

·         Responsible for conducting VoIP/Data/DOCSIS equipment testing / interoperability testing at vendor or lab site to include multiple configurations of Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS), Call Management Servers (CMS), Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA) and others as defined. Coordinates with network equipment vendors to ensure current hardware and software features.

 

·         Contribute to the Company vision of being the industry leader in customer service through quality, commitment, courtesy and teamwork Develops test and interoperability plans for VoIP/DATA/DOCSIS equipment and verifies / interprets / documents interoperability data; creates Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) criteria.

 

·         Responsible to supports Engineers in all aspects of the lab for Test bench setup and tear down, to include wiring, rack stacking of hardware, configuration of CMTS and cable modems. This position will also be responsible for complete documentation of test plan with results, design documentation, perform test plans, and modification to those test plans based on new findings in order to ensure minimal disruption to production systems.

 

·         Responsible for the development of documentation related to protocol and architectural designs, changes, migration plans, and other technical documentation for supporting staff.

 

·         Evaluates new release codes for Cable Modems for production. Document and work with vendors to correct and software anomalies.

 

·         Assist Prinicpal Engineer’s in assessing the readiness of CMTS systems; recommends modifications necessary to deploy data and telephony service.

 

·         Performs other duties as requested by supervisor

 

 

·         Ability to analyze test results and compare those test results with the DOCSIS specifications to determine the appropriateness of the recommended feedback to the vendor for modifications of their solution.

·         Ability to create a test plan in MS Word.

·         Ability to prioritize and organize effectively

·         Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals.

·         Ability to translate configuration specifications into working device configurations

·         Ability to use personal computer and software applications (i.e. word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)

·         Knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology

·         Knowledge in network designing software

·         Knowledge of support systems for network management and element management systems

·         Demonstrated knowledge of DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1,2.0, 3.0; Packet Cable; and DOCSIS Set-Top Gateway.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of Hybrid Fiber Coax and DOCSIS system

·         Demonstrated knowledge of implementing and managing provisioning suite (e.g., dhcp, tftp, dns, time of day)

·         Knowledge in using tools (e.g., network sniffers)

·         Knowledge in remote access solutions

 

·         Bachelor's degree in engineering, information technology or related field