In our 'always on' world, having a genuine connection with your work is essential.

As a Network Engineer at CommScope, you will develop, plan, implement, document, and administer network technologies supporting global data, voice, and video services and solutions. This includes developing, maintaining, coordinating, supporting, and optimizing the network infrastructure and any supporting systems. This role will also track, detail, and remediate network infrastructure-related issues assigned through the Incident and Change Management processes. This position can be located in Richardson TX, Suwanee, GA, Hickory, NC or Lisle, IL.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

In this role, you will work with business stakeholders to understand needs and implement solutions based on defined requirements. Lead project initiatives to implement networking solutions and build project and implementation plans by connecting with and coordinating internal and external project resources as needed.

Assist with root cause analysis, troubleshooting and remediation of network events as assigned and conduct all necessary follow-up actions based on assignments. Other responsibilities:

• Coordinate resolution efforts and prepare reports of findings.
• Develop and thoroughly understand WAN/LAN networking basics, protocols, and standard processes (i.e., DNS, Routing, NAT, web traffic, and email traffic).
• Lead major network project initiatives relating to new site activations, site moves and wireless rollouts
• Support ongoing implementation of SDWAN technology; hands-on experience with Versa Networks preferred
• Develop Network Automation tools through advanced scripting; Python, YAML, JSON, etc.
• Create network documentation and network standards documents as assigned.
• Recommend policies, procedures, and standards changes and ensure conformance with IT and Company objectives. Participate and assist in driving the knowledge management process.
• Assists in the recommendation and acquisition of new solutions and equipment.
• Assists with establishing budgetary requirements for equipment and services
• This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

• Seven or more years of experience supporting the implementation and support of LAN/WAN solutions
• Experience with F5 load-balancing solutions
• Experience with automation and scripting
• Solid understanding of networking protocols (BGP, OSPF, GRE, HSRP/VRRP, SNMP, MPLS, QoS, DNS, etc.).
• Incumbents may be required to be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

You Will Excite Us If You Have

• Ruckus' switching/wireless experience
• Network certification (CCNA / CCNP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving, and technical documentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with packet capture, e.g., Wireshark, and log analysis products

What Happens After You Apply

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US.

Why CommScope?

CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables groundbreaking discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.

If you want to grow your career alongside forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to create what's next….. connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking accommodation for the application or interview process, please get in touch with us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com.

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