Junior Network Architect at Great Plains Communications

We need one to Design and manage GPC’s networks to be efficient, scalable, and secure.

Requirement 

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or Engineering required. Master’s degree or equivalence experience or relevant profession experience preferred.

Description

Great Plains Communications is growing! We are looking for a detailed individual to assist in our company network architecture and service offerings including but not limited to: Optical, Ethernet, Software Defined Networking, UI/UX development, IP, VOIP, IPTV, Access, and CPE technologies. Evaluates, tests, and develops GPC processes to roll out new technologies into GPC production network and product portfolio. Specific requirements include the testing, deployment and support of the following network technologies: Cloud (public and private), Orchestration and Automation, Virtualization (VNF) of Services and Network Elements.

Architects, engineers, builds, and supports GPC’s cloud-based services and networks (Cloud Connect, Orchestration, Virtualized CPE). Researches, tests, configures, installs, and maintains the equipment required for these networks. Troubleshoots customer and network problems, analyzes performance issues, and resolves outages. Provides support for new technologies, partners with Product Development, Engineering and other departments including OSP, Network Operations, IT and Field Operations.

Duties include:

• Designs and manages GPC’s networks to be efficient, scalable, and secure.
• Assists and supports the Network Engineering team.
• Provides support to GPC engineers and technicians in other departments.
• Provides support to GPC customer & employee support/troubleshooting departments.
• Engineers and supports Software Defined Network services (Cloud Connect, Virtualized services).
• Creates and maintains documentation and diagrams for GPC networks.
• Manages tools used for maintaining and troubleshoots GPC networks.
• Works with Network Architect and CTO to create annual operational and capital budges for each area of responsibility.

This position can be remote but must be willing to travel to Blair, Nebraska and other locations as needed.

Competitive salary and benefits provided. EOE.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Great Plains Communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the Midwest, serving communities throughout Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado and Southeastern Indiana. Business and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed Ethernet solutions. The company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, LECs, ISPs, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategies. In addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed Internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone services. At the core of its service offering is an extensive 13,500+- mile, MEF certified regional fiber network reaching 13 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, Network Operations Center.

Founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, Great Plains Communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology and increasing bandwidth demands to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.

The company is headquartered in Blair, Nebraska and is owned by Grain Management, LLC: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the Communications sector.