Network Provisioning Engineer 3

****What this Job Entails:**** The Network Provisioning Engineer II is the focal point for all internal and external orders required to maintain the network. This position requires the ability to work independently with a high level of accuracy and attention to details. ****Scope:****  * Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues * Works on problems of moderate scope * Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projects ****Your Roles and Responsibilities:**** * Participate in implementation of various software services  * Review ticket requirements, reserving router interface, assigning patch panel demarcation, designing path, track FOC and DLR, requesting patching between equipment, and ordering cross-connects * Track milestones and proactively drive any activities that may jeopardize orders from completing on time * Provide thorough and timely status throughout the entire implementation life cycle in the tracking system; including communicating vendor provisioning/install lead times * Document service requests, escalate as needed, and provide timely and accurate updates * Design, provision, and test delivered services to ensure quality hand-off to internal customers * Expedite and escalate issues when necessary to ensure timely delivery of services * Prioritize projects, manage and direct activities to deliver connectivity within project schedule * Communicate and collaborate with internal customers, stakeholders and network carriers * Participate in metrics development and operational reporting/reviews * Support planned systems maintenance activity while minimizing impact to services * Read and comprehend vendor specific requirements  * Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position ****Required Qualifications/Skills:**** * Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience  * Builds productive internal and external working relationships * Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action * Experience with basic telecommunications practices, terminologies, and interfaces  * Knowledge of cable throughput and transit distances * Understanding of telecommunications industry in a switched network provisioning environment * Familiarity with DS1, DS3, and DS0’s circuits * Knowledge of Access Server Request (ASR) to local carriers * Understanding of provisioning network bandwidth for IP transit, fiber, voice and wavelength services ****Preferred Qualifications:****  * Network Certification * Various coding experience ****Physical Demand & Work Environment:**** * Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing * Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment * Must be able to use a computer * Must have the ability to communicate effectively  * Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers