Company Description Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo's 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Zayo is seeking a Global Network Operations NOC III - IPTAC who will have intimate knowledge of the Layer 2 and Layer 3 carrier networks and networking protocols and services including STP, REP, VLANs, ERP (G.8031/2) MPLS L2 / L3, DIA, VPLS, IPVPN, ISIS, BGP, OSPF, and DDOS. Zayo delivers our services over fiber to our customers, so you must also have effective Layer 1 troubleshooting skills specific to fiber links (wavelengths, light levels, and conducting OTDR testing). Our Global Network Operations NOC III - IPTAC candidates should possess excellent communication skills, and should be able to perform in-depth troubleshooting of all network issues that arise, often communicating directly with vendor technical support and high-level customer contacts. The best candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of various vendors including Cisco, Juniper, BTI (Juniper), ALU (Nokia), Cyan (Ciena), Arbor, andAccedian. The primary functions of a Global Network Operations NOC III - IPTAC is to perform escalated Ethernet and IP network isolation repair until resolution, and assist the IP ETH Network Control Center technicians as needed. The Global Network Operations NOC III - IPTAC performs a critical function within the team and ultimately impacts the Network Control Center's ability to meet Network Availability and Restoration commitments made to Zayo customers, thus improving the customerexperience. **NOTE: The Global Network Operations NOC III - IPTAC will primarily work on the Day or Evening Shift. However the role may be called to the work the Night Shift, occasionally. Responsibilities Technical Escalation:The primary function of the Tier III Technician will be to serve as the highest level of technical support within the NCC (Network Control Center) organization teams, serving as a technical escalation point to NCC technicians, and is responsible for engaging the vendor and high-level customer contacts when necessary. Network Fault Management:The Tier III Technicians will be expected to perform fault isolation and repair on Ethernet and IP platforms, particularly on widespread outages or escalated issues by NCC and identify trends in hardware performance and configuration. Project Management:The Tier III Technician is responsible for managing and completing special projects as assigned. These special projects may include (but are not limited to) network software upgrades, network audits, network configuration changes, creation of network tools & automation scripts, testing of network technologies & configurations, and other projects as assigned. The Tier III Technician will be expected to compile project plans & schedules, and regularly report on progress status. (TAC function) Technical Training:The Tier III Technician is responsible for supporting and cross-training IP ETH NCC technicians, compiling training documentation and delivering training courses to technicians as needed. Network Documentation:The Tier III Technician will be responsible for creating and updating network documentation and drawings. Candidates should have strong Visio and written skills. Network Performance Management:The Tier III Technician is responsible for maintaining, updating performance monitoring, and management systems, including backup of network element configurations, graphing, logging and alarming. (TAC