Global Network Operations Tier III Technician - IP/Ethernet

Company Description
Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.
Position Description
The IP NCC Technician is primarily responsible for the surveillance and repair of a large multinational Ethernet and IP network consisting of routers and switches from a variety of vendors with Juniper being the most widely deployed technology. Applicants must have 1 - 3 years of experience working with Juniper or Cisco routing equipment and be knowledgeable on common Ethernet and IP protocols to include BGP, MPLS, and Spanning Tree. The IP NCC technician must also have demonstrated customer service experience and be an effective communicator able to interact with customers both verbally and in writing to troubleshoot and resolve service issues.
Responsibilities

• Must have Juniper and/or Cisco router experience. (Juniper preferred)
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair Ethernet and IP equipment and associated protocols to include BGP, MPLS, Spanning Tree, and others.
• Effectively communicate with customers, other communications providers and Zayo Bandwidth employees & organizations to quickly isolate and resolve network and customer issues
• Document work efforts and troubleshooting status in trouble ticketing system, and perform maintenance/repair activities
• Interact with customers to provide a high level of customer satisfaction
• Work nights and/or weekends as scheduled
• Work well as a part of a team as well as be able to perform as an individual with minimal supervision
• Ensure that all customer issues on scheduled shift are handled in a timeline manner, escalating to upper management as necessary.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• 1 - 3 years related experience (or combination of education and experience)
• 1 - 3 years of experience in the troubleshooting and repair of Ethernet & IP networks
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Great customer service skills
• Effective problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
• Experience with trouble ticketing and circuit inventory software
• Knowledge of the following Transmission and TCP/IP standard telecommunication practices and technologies:
  • Ethernet Switching
  • IP Routing
  • BGP
  • MPLS
  • Spanning Tree
  • Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM)
  • Domain Name Servers (DMS)
  • RFC2544 Ethernet Testing

Compensation:$32.00-$35.00 Hourly commensurate with experience.
Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Fitness membership discounts
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.