Network Tester

JD Description

This is for a network test position and the tester will participate in the testing and development of detailed network growth and evolution plans in support of High-speed Internet services over DSL and GPON (Fiber) technologies by providing top-tier testing support of new product and services for Lumen.

Job Responsibilities

Specific work will be in testing ADSL1, ADSL2+, VDSL2, GPON and XGS-PON hardware and software solutions to provide top quality High-speed Internet services.

This position is designed to provide automation testing support and results tracking for DSLAMs and GPON OLTs.

The other primary duty for this position will be partnering with Senior level Architects to assist in certification projects for deployment of Access Network equipment into Lumen's Network.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Computer Science.

Technical understanding of the different types of xDSL and PON services provided in a consumer telecommunications network. (Ex.PPP, DHCP, OMCI communication, Fiber Services, 802.1Q, etc.)

Programing and Automation skills specific to scripting with Perl and Python to create re-creatable automation utilizing knowledge of the network equipment under test.

Accomplished written and verbal communications skills, excellent interpersonal skills as well as practical negotiation skills.

Must have a high level of professionalism in all activities as well as high work ethic.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Master's program in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering/Computer Science.

Expert-level knowledge and experience with DSLAM and GPON equipment.

Expert-level knowledge and experience with xDSL gateway equipment.

Expertise in configuring a full end-to-end High-Speed Internet services or In-Home Router Configuration. (PPPoE, or DHCP authentication, 802.1q VLANs, etc.)

Knowledge and Expert-Level experience in various Operating Systems Environments (Windows, UNIX, Solaris, and Linux.)

Knowledge and Expert-Level experience in various forms of network security (ex. SSL, HTTPS, IPsec, VPNs, etc.)

Knowledge and experience in various Scripting and Programming languages (ex. JAVA, PHP, HTML5, Python, TCL, SNMP, JavaScript, Perl, etc.)

Day To Day

This Position will include assignment to one or more planned next generation PON technology projects. (XGS-PON, etc.)

Utilize existing Automation to execute rate/reach testing for xDSL services.

Utilize existing Automation for system load and data fairness testing.

Modify existing automation to conduct new optimization speed profile testing.

Create new test cases to suit expanding technology scope.

Troubleshoot defects found during testing through packet captures and analysis work.

Work with other test team members to properly set-up and test new features and functions of these Next Gen Access Technologies.