Network Design Specialist

JOIN Kansas fiber network:

Kansas Fiber Network (aka: KFN) is a network services provider owned by 27 independent rural telephone companies. Our fiber provides direct and diverse fiber routes, lower latency, and are built using the latest fiber technology. ​ Our clients include businesses, schools, banks, hospitals, wireless & wireline carriers, hyperscale, and other data-intense entities requiring superior network quality with unmatched customer service.

Headquartered in Wichita and a satellite office in Overland Park, we are a dynamic and growth focused company. KFN takes great provide hiring and retaining top industry talent by building a positive and product work environment. If you are looking to establish a long-lasting career with growth and development opportunities, KFN is the place for you.

NOW HIRING A NETWORK DESIGN SPECIALIST:

The Network Design Specialist performs a range of duties related to supporting telecom network design, service delivery and network documentation. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining circuit documentation in the KFN circuit database – CircuitVision. The successful candidate will be trained in using the CircuitVision – cvNetwork system and will have opportunities for additional development & advancement.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

• Competitive compensation
• Full-time position
• Health plans
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Inclusive culture
• Onsite, with work from home flexibility

What will I do?

• Create and maintain circuit and design layout records
• Allocates network resources including bandwidth, facilities, equipment and associated addressing
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and network affiliates to gather details for order creation
• Interfacing with customers to coordinate service order dates, equipment installation, test and turn-up activities2
• Coordinating schedules, deployment and installation of fiber, equipment required to test and deliver new services with KFN internal engineering teams
• Create LOA/CFA documents and maintain related records
• Other duties as assigned

Position requirements:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good organization and time management skills with a focus on organizing, prioritizing and completing tasks on time and within budget
• Learn and master proprietary software programs like CircuitVision and other workplace applications
• Communicate with all customers, peers and business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
• Knowledge/Experience in a telcom or related field is highly desirable.
• Understanding of LOA/CFA and knowledge of customer facility assignments and secondary connections is desirable
• Basic understanding of Optical Networking, OSI Layer 2 Ethernet Networking, VLAN tagging, OSI Layer 3 IP Networking, addressing and subnetting desirable

Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team!