Network Engineer- NOC- Overland Park, KS
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Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 227 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Network Engineer ( NOC) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 227 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Network Engineer ( NOC) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 227 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Service Delivery and Service Assurance for Customer Wave circuits and the DWDM systems they are assigned to
- Work with Cogent wave circuit customers and cross connect providers via phone and e-mail to identify and resolve their service related issues
- Clearly document all steps taken to identify and resolve a customer and/or network issue
- Manage a queue of wave customer created tickets, ensuring that customers are updated with their status and progress is being made towards resolving their issue
- Manage network ticket queues to ensure all network ( customer and non-customer impacting) tickets are worked within set time intervals
- Work with and coordinate effectively with all members of the CTO NOC team, other Cogent teams, as well as vendors in order to ensure swift resolution of customer and network issues
- Ability to work professionally with customers, vendors, and internal groups under all circumstances
- Manage customer expectations and escalation and de-escalate the situation as necessary
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
- Ciena 6500/RLS DWDM equipment experience
- Cisco equipment experience and certifications
- Strong technical knowledge in fiber optic networks. Also preferred technical knowledge in the area of networking ( TCP/IP), IP protocols ( BGP, IGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS...), IP addressing, DNS's and IP-VPN's is desired
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service to Cogent Customers
- Must excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Reliable employment history with strong attendance and punctuality records
- Position is for the day shift including one weekend day. FLEXIBILITY A MUST
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Network Engineer ( NOC) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company:
Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 227 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.
Compensation:
[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by a variety of factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide Service Delivery and Service Assurance for Customer Wave circuits and the DWDM systems they are assigned to
- Work with Cogent wave circuit customers and cross connect providers via phone and e-mail to identify and resolve their service related issues
- Clearly document all steps taken to identify and resolve a customer and/or network issue
- Manage a queue of wave customer created tickets, ensuring that customers are updated with their status and progress is being made towards resolving their issue
- Manage network ticket queues to ensure all network ( customer and non-customer impacting) tickets are worked within set time intervals
- Work with and coordinate effectively with all members of the CTO NOC team, other Cogent teams, as well as vendors in order to ensure swift resolution of customer and network issues
- Ability to work professionally with customers, vendors, and internal groups under all circumstances
- Manage customer expectations and escalation and de-escalate the situation as necessary
- Perform other duties or special projects as assigned
- Ciena 6500/RLS DWDM equipment experience
- Cisco equipment experience and certifications
- Strong technical knowledge in fiber optic networks. Also preferred technical knowledge in the area of networking ( TCP/IP), IP protocols ( BGP, IGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS...), IP addressing, DNS's and IP-VPN's is desired
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service to Cogent Customers
- Must excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success.
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
- Reliable employment history with strong attendance and punctuality records
- Position is for the day shift including one weekend day. FLEXIBILITY A MUST
Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.
By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.
To apply for the Network Engineer ( NOC) position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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