Operations Technician II

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality… designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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Job Description
Brightspeed is looking for an Operations Technician II to join our team who monitors, maintains, and manages the networks. Opens trouble tickets and works the repair of management network element connectivity with field operations, and other work groups. Lead in driving equipment and facility repair. Knowledge of Ethernet routers / switches. Able to follow MOPs, anticipate problems, and take corrective action proactively. Understands and researches technical issues through vendor documentation. Understands telecom, network topology and repair procedures. Works with minimal supervision in NOC environment. Communicates effectively with peers, other NOC centers, off-net providers, and internal customer with effective oral, written and presentation skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office program suite.

As Operations Technician II your duties will include:

Maintaining excellent acknowledgment and response time to alarms and customer calls

Providing high quality documentation of network failures and maintenance activity

Analyzing, diagnosing, sectionalizing, isolating, and resolving trouble situations

Managing and correlating multiple trouble reports

Managing and guiding restoration bridges or calls to facilitate fix with other teams

Providing direct support to technicians in restoration activities associated with alarm and/or outage conditions of elements managed

Providing follow up and closure of assigned trouble tickets

Knowledge of Element Management Systems (EMS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory, alarming, provisioning and other support systems is a plus

Making port and IP assignments from connection requests

Fulfilling connection request by configuring and testing the port

Migration work that may start inside a maintenance window

Troubleshooting central office connectivity (Ethernet, RS232, ISDN, X.25, Sync, and Async reverse telnet)

Qualifications
WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

Three plus years related experience

Experience with Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia platforms

Layers 2 & 3 switch and router configuration and troubleshooting

Experience with isolation of telecom equipment trouble

Advanced customer service, organizational interaction, and teamwork skills

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Strong communication (oral and written), customer service, organizational and multi-tasking skills

BONUS POINTS FOR:

Telecom/Cable/Internet Service Provider industry IP NOC experience

Cisco or Junos Certification

RS232 and X.25 experience

VRF, OSPF, BGP experience

WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End – East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We Offer Competitive Compensation And Comprehensive Benefits.
Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

Inclusion and belonging
are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive, and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.

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