Windstream Holdings, Inc., is a leading provider of advanced network communications and technology solutions for consumers, small businesses, enterprise organizations and carrier partners across the U.S.

+ Kinetic is a premier internet solutions provider on a mission to deliver ultra-fast, reliable internet to consumers and small businesses across the U.S., helping them Internet better™.

+ Windstream Enterprise is a leading managed services provider providing strategic communications and security products to mid-size businesses and enterprise clients.

+ Windstream Wholesale provides high-capacity, high-performance networking solutions and services to other telecom carriers, data centers, content providers and enterprises.

The Windstream team provides innovative software and network solutions to connect people and empower business in a world of infinite possibilities!

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**About the Role:**

The mission of the Transport Architecture & Standards Group is to rapidly create and deploy efficient and reliable solutions for our Consumer, Wholesale and Enterprise customers. We continue to find ways to improve the customer experience and operate a “best-in-class” network. We are focused on increasing value for our Customers, Employees and Shareholders.

We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual who is willing and eager to develop and support a balanced organization through new architecture, standards, and practices. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable ability to collaborate across multiple organizations and equipment vendors to accomplish a common goal more efficiently and effectively. Experience with a multi-vendor, large-scale, multi-protocol DWDM, OTN, Layer 2, and Layer 3 network is essential. As we see a shift in the industry to more advanced routing computation, automation, and openness, we are looking for someone who can challenge the “status quo” through new ideas and new technologies to build a better, easier to operate network.

**What You will Do:**

+ Work with our vendors on upcoming products and network development opportunities. Manage and track feature requests for product and software enhancements.

+ Manage and track Field Service Bulletins and vendor related bugs. Provide a point of contact for vendors to communicate changes and updates, while working with internal Engineering and Operations groups to formulate a plan and strategy for corrective action.

+ Actively monitor all in-service software loads and hardware to ensure a stable, unified production network. Assist and provide support for software upgrade roadmaps and planning. Track end of life software and hardware timelines and assist upgrade/migration planning.

+ Responsible for developing and specifying best practices for device/network deployments and device configuration. Work closely with Network/Customer Engineering to identify gaps in deployment or configuration standards.

+ Perform release patch testing. Assist in interop testing as needed. Act as Engineering liaison for validation testing of new configuration or hardware standards. Assist First Office Application deployment planning and testing.

+ Provide Tier III/IV design and deployment support for Engineering organizations. Coordinate new product introductions and training as needed.

+ Responsible for the Testing & Certification process for all new Transport Equipment & Technology

**Do You Have:**

+ Experience with designing or deploying DWDM, OTN, or Carrier Ethernet based Transport solutions

+ Ability to operate and troubleshoot Optical Transport networks and equipment

+ Experience with commissioning and provisioning Optical Transport equipment

+ Ability to read and analyze RFC 2544, BERT, OSA, and/or OTDR test results for span qualification

+ Understanding of standards from IEEE, ITU-T, IETF, MEF

+ Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSPF protocols as it relates to device management

+ Basic understanding of Unix operating systems

**Minimum** **Requirements:**

College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3+ years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience desired.

**Physical Tasks** - Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%

**Audio Visual Needs** - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

**Equipment Used in Job Performance** : Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

The starting compensation range for this job is $ 90,700 to $ 121,400.

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**Our Benefits:**

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans

+ 401K Plan

+ Health & Flexible Savings Account

+ Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans

+ Educational Assistance Plan

+ Identity Theft, Legal, Auto & Home and Pet Insurance

+ https://windstreambenefits.com

Windstream is an equal opportunity employer. At Windstream, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

**Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:** Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Windstream with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Windstream’s network. _If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email CORP.HRlegal@windstream.com as soon as possible for information on Windstream’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements._

**Job Details**

**Job Family** **Engineering**

**Job Function** **Engineering Services**

**Pay Type** **Salary**