Position Title: Associate Network Engineer (P2)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Position Summary

In this role, the job requires the engineer to support network capacity and augments as well as general day-to-day network support. He/she will work as a member of a team to complete major initiatives that are network and/or customer facing. The individual will demonstrate a willingness to grow their skill set and take on new challenges.

Additional responsibilities also include implementing and maintaining internal engineering documents and procedures surrounding network configuration, client configuration, network management, and service level design.

Essential Job Functions

• Working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple tasks with minimal direct supervision.
• Building network by installing, configuring, testing, and documenting equipment/network systems according to the required design and specifications.
• Commissioning of hardware in support of network growth and expansion.
• Assisting with day-to-day networking tasks to ensure network reliability, availability, and serviceability with minimal interruption of services.
• Assisting with production of documentation for installation, network topology.

Expectations

• Employ ethical and business standards and always conduct himself/herself with professional integrity in accordance with Crown Castle principles.
• Utilization of strong planning, time management and organizational skills.
• Detail oriented and possess the desire and ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Perform duties outside of normal business hours as required.

Education/Certifications

• College Degree specializing in Networking, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• Ciena Optical Communications Certification OC-A.

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• 1+ year of experience with ROADM/DWDM/CWDM technologies.
• 1+ year of experience with DWDM and ROADM platforms from multiple vendors including Ciena, Cisco, and/or Nokia.
• Understanding of OTN, SONET, SDH, TDM, DWDM and CWDM protocols and standards.
• Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies
• Network security best practices
• Access network applications, systems, and tools that retain all or some data related to customers, financial information, or personally identifiable information (PII). Subject to local and state eligibility, a pre-employment background check will be conducted for criminal convictions, including misdemeanors and felonies related to fraud or violence. A credit check may also be conducted.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Technical certifications from Ciena, Juniper, Nokia, or Cisco.
• Direct experience in Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies.
• Experience and basic understanding of technologies and protocols used in Data/Ethernet networking
• Understanding of or experience with the following: Optical: DWDM, SONET, CWDM.
• MS Office, Visio, Intermediate PC skills

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager, Network Engineering

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Tuesday through Thursday. On Mondays and Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home. There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.

The hiring range offered for this position is $75,280 - $94,100 annually. In addition to salary, employees are eligible for an annual bonus of up to 15% of annual salary. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.