Data Network Current Planner - I

America Networks is a leading sensor and networking solutions partner for companies in any Industrial, Manufacturing, and Waste management space.
We design and manufacture sensors for storage tanks, water metering, energy metering, gas monitoring, and asset management.
Our founders are hardcore telecommunications engineers with combined 200 + years of experience in designing, optimizing and performance engineering; for several mid – large wireless carriers internationally - that saw a need to provide low power, cost efficient sensors to collect data, create alerts, and predict needed actions. We have combined these sensors with low power, wide area (LPWA) networking technologies to provide clients various options to decrease re-occurring costs associated with operating an IoT network of sensors and connected devices.
We specialize in design, deployment, optimization, and support of these Networks. Whether an off-the-shelf or custom solution is needed, we’ll create a solution and push the data on the best cloud platform to fit your needs, including your own.

Plan and manage port capacity for the elements in the FTTP or HSI data network. Review traffic engineering recommendations, network deployment plans, and DSLAM/OLT growth requests for impact to switch/router port capacity. Prepare and issue Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for new DSLAM/switch/router elements required in the FTTP or HSI network Plan and issue circuit requests to connect network elements and provide network bandwidth relief. Review and analyze quarterly equipment forecasts from client groups to develop router requirements for budget creation. Update grids modeling DSLAM/switch/routers to keep current all existing cards and their associated usage of those cards. Work cooperatively with vendors.  Obtain quotes for equipment. Manage lifecycle of new equipment from Capacity Creation Request (CCR) creation through material required date including updates to a job issuance report. Required Skills & Experience: Knowledge of the data networking. Excellent managerial/administrative/analytical skills (planning, organizing, interpersonal, follow-up). Self-starter with ability to multi-task. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven teamwork experience. Strong PC skills. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience Desired Skills & Experience: Knowledge of telecommunications industry Knowledge of the Central Office transmission and data equipment.  Demonstrated continuous learning habits and flexibility. Technical knowledge of the data backbone network & FiOS or HSI Knowledge of IOF (Inter Office Facilities) Experience in a planning/capacity management position. Bachelors Degree in telecommunications or engineering related field. 1 to 5 years of experience.

Vivek Salvatore

vivek.salvatore(@)americanetworks.com

(973) 582-3458