Network Engineer III (Transport)

  GCI's Network Engineer III will apply engineering principles   to multiple sub-groups within the Technology Solutions internal departments; responsible for architectural design, development, implementation, and support within the company and/or between business departments that follow telecommunication industry standards using engineering principles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS: Ensures the integrity of high availability network infrastructure to provide maximum performance in design, implementation, and support.  Able to understand GCI standard engineering concepts of availability, efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and security.

Able to Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the current network and/or systems facilities. Maximizes performance using network monitoring tools, troubleshooting network and/or system outages, scheduling updates, and collaborating with architects on optimization. Maintains professional skillset by participating in educational opportunities, technical organizations, reading professional publications, and personal use of technology.

Provides detailed reports on network operational status, and milestones related to project completion. Capable of remote site support for off-site personnel and customers. Coordinates with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis. Supports and manages escalation events. Develops and updates documentation and support materials. Mentors’ junior engineers and technicians.   PILLAR ADDENDUMS: CTO Planning & Engineering:   Additional Engineer Job Duties & Disciplines Provides technical expertise and strategic insight in the planning, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.

This role bridges the gap between technology planning, project execution, and system optimization, ensuring that the organization's infrastructure aligns with its long-term goals and innovation strategies. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including software developers, systems engineers, and product managers, to design, evaluate, and implement complex technological solutions. Focuses on the technical and strategic planning of engineering initiatives, helping define and deliver projects that enhance the company's technology infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and drive business growth.

System Design & Analysis Quality Assurance & Testing Security Engineering Network & Infrastructure Engineering Performance & Capacity Planning Automation & Scripting DevOps & Continuous Improvement Training & Development CTO TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUMS: CTO – Transport Engineer: This role is part of CTO focused on technology related to Transport and Access Engineering.

Protocols & Standards: TDM/ FDM                TCP/ UDP       DAA                                   OSPF 802.11 ax/ac/n          QoS               Circuit Layout Records          BGP IS-IS                        Ethernet         CWDM/ DWDM                    T-Carrier Services (DS0,T1, etc)  MPLS                       SONET           OTDR       &nbs