Network Engineering Manager - Cleburne

United Cooperative Services has an opening for the position of Network Engineering Manager in our Cleburne Internet Services Department. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a team-oriented on-site environment and values direct interaction with employees, members, subscribers and vendors. This exempt position starts at $145,742 annually. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Network Engineering Manager is responsible for managing the planning, design, and deployment of United’s core, edge, & access fiber optic and related communications infrastructure, Points-of-Presence (PoPs) over the backbone, the distribution system and to the end-user.

In addition, the Network Engineering Manager oversees routing policy, implementing solutions for commercial customers and supporting internal and external network connectivity. This is an on-site leadership position based in our Cleburne office. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Manage and lead a technical network team responsible for design and deployment of all internet services infrastructure. Responsible for the configuration, routing policies, traffic engineering, and troubleshooting of Juniper MX, ACX, SRX, and EX platforms within core, edge, and access network environments.

Collaborate with Outside Plant, Network Operations, Member Services, Products and Services, GIS, Electrical Engineers, Executives, and vendors to manage network planning and deployment activities. Develop site documentation, capacity planning, asset inventory, and hardware sparing functions at equipment sites. Responsible for maintaining AC and DC power plants in OLTs and POPs. Deploy industry best practices with an appreciation for operational efficiency and drive consistency across the network. Build and cultivate relationships with site level and partner teams. Mentor and develop skills of each team member.

Adheres to and encourages safety policies and procedures and is actively involved in continuously assessing safety policies to ensure their content and/or effectiveness are consistently the top priority at the cooperative. Responsible for the development and adherence to annual CapEx and OpEx budgets. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The Network Engineering Manager shall be required to perform any other duties assigned to fulfill the objectives of the Cooperative.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS Membership/Subscribers: Courteously answer member inquiries and ensure that concerns reach a final resolution in a timely and appropriate manner. Statewide and National programs: Engages and participates with co-op and other organizations activities, training, and conferences. Contractors: Serves as lead in monitoring the effectiveness of outside technical contractors (e.g., splicers). Vendors: Works with multitude of vendors providing…

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