Network Planning Manager: Access Integrated Networks

About Access Integrated Networks:

Access Integrated Networks is the service provider of choice for over 1,000 communities in the Southeast for voice and data services. Access is the first in its class to deploy its own private IP network utilizing soft switch technology to deliver high quality, affordable communications services to small businesses and consumers. Established in 1996, Access is a profitable, privately held Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) headquartered in Macon, GA.

In 2005, Access proved its long term role in the local exchange carrier business by signing a Commercial Agreement with the incumbent local exchange carrier in the Southeast that will ensure the success of Access while it moves towards the future. The Agreement ensures the company time to build out the Access Digital Network, now available in select cities.

We have a state-of-the-art converged VoIP network offering unique possibilities to acquire and apply attractive skills and expertise in this promising, rapidly expanding field. We are currently seeking a Network Planning Manager that will be responsible for the overall Network planning and design.


Primary Responsibilities:

Position Characteristics:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to exercise tact and good interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to be pro-active with a sense of urgency
• Ability to keep customer information confidential

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or four to six years in a facilities based telecommunications industry with similar responsibilities
• Working knowledge of electronics, grounding practices, ATM, DSL, Frame Relay, HDSL2, HDSL4, T1, T3, PBX, systems, inside plant, outside plant, VoATM, VoFR, TDM, TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, NAT, PAT, routing, bridging and switching
• Familiarity with ANSI T1.403, ANSI TI.417, and TR-73600 standards
• Familiarity with G.711, G.729, G.723, H.323 compression codes
• Familiarity with Telco central office layouts
• Familiarity with voice, data, and equipment engineering technologies and has an advanced knowledge of telecommunications equipment, terminology, and standard practices and procedures