Sr Network Analyst or Network Specialist - Columbia SC

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We offer a hybrid work schedule (one week in the office, one week of teleworking) to accommodate the need for flexibility.

Military service members and veterans with ranks from E5-E9, W1-CW5, or O3-O6, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below will be considered for this opportunity.

At this time, Dominion Energy cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Job Summary

Dominion Energy (DE) owns and operates an internal DWDM network consisting of 18 DWDM nodes. DE’s IT-Telecommunication’s Transport Network Services group provides engineering support for all aspects of design, deployment, and operational support of the DWDM network and associated services.

Skills

Candidate will have a strong background in DWDM and Lightwave Propagation over fiber optic cable and have some Project Management experience. Additionally, successful candidates will possess the following skills:

- Working with assigned project managers, provide guidance on DWDM node and hardware additions to the existing DWDM network

- Order parts, circuit packs, components, software, and associated hardware and ancillary equipment within the prescribed budget

- Track project-specific labor and equipment spending under Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) tracking

- Interface with Business Unit customers to determine circuit type needs

- Design solutions to meet those needs

- Perform software and system upgrades as required/scheduled

- Maintain servers supporting Ciena DWDM

- Specific experience with Ciena DWDM hardware, Orion software, and Circuit Vision documentation software is preferred.

- Works with multiple business units on multi-project assignments.

- Mentors and advises less experienced Network Analysts.

- Success determined upon project's progress and results. Errors may cause significant delay, expense, and disruption.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Sr Network Analyst: 5+ years of experience or Network Specialist: 7+ years of experience working with deployments of DWDM network infrastructure and services and be able to demonstrate:

- Expert-level knowledge of DWDM theory, DWDM hardware design concepts and service design options

- Experience with Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch platform preferred but solid background with other vendors’ DWDM products will be considered

- Working knowledge of transport system timing protocols

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Effective computer skills including detailed knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Products: Visio, Power Point, Excel, Word, and Outlook

- Ability to function effectively within a team environment

- Knowledge of Layer 2/3 services including protocols such as LLDP, BFD, ISIS, OSPF v2/3, BGP, Virtual Private Routed Network (VPRN), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), Virtual Leased Line (VLL) like e-pipe, i-pipe; Circuit Emulation services like c-pipe; QoS (network and services), IP filters, security features/concepts, and CLI proficiency are all a plus

- Knowledge of Circuit Vision, SolarWinds Orion, Ciena MCP also a plus

- Working knowledge of IT media transport such as inside/outside plant fiber, microwave (RF), cellular (LTE), etc. a plus

Additional Information

Dominion Energy is currently observing a hybrid schedule alternating one week in the office and one week remote.

Typical working hours are, but are not limited to, Monday thru Friday, 7:00am to 4:30pm.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education.

Preferred disciplines: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or Business or technical equivalent.

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description Working Conditions

Office Work Environment 76 -100%

Travel Up to 25%

Other Working Conditions

Occasional overnight travel required and must be available to monitor and respond during off-hours.

Test Description

No Testing Required

Export Control

Certain positions at Dominion Energy may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Other Information

We offer excellent plans and programs for employees. Employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which may include: health benefits with coverage for families and domestic partners, vacation, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and much more. To learn more about our benefits, click here dombenefits.com.

Dominion Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin and/or status as a protected veteran or individual with a disability.

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