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Experienced Fiber Network Engineer and Security

Location:
Bristol, TN
Salary:
Open
Posted:
September 03, 2026

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Resourceful Network Engineer with ** years of on-site network management

and support services experience. Develops and implements initiatives to foster corporate objectives. Proven history of providing supplemental and total management support for IT systems. Successful establishing and maintaining networks and servers with strong aptitude for identifying solutions to solve client challenges. Detail-oriented Network Engineer with 48 years of experience and a strong background in network technologies and security. Accomplished network developer with proven success in designing and implementing business technology solutions. Focused on maintaining network security to provide customers with safe data management. Expert Network Engineer with 48 years of experience in designing, implementing FIBER networks. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

RETIRED FROM BRIGHTSPEED IN JAN, 2023. AFTER 13 MONTHS OF RETIREMENT, I AM THINKING WORKING MIGHT BE MORE SUITABLE TO ME THAN RETIREMENT.

Network Engineer, 07/2024 - Current

Luffman Byers - Dalton, Georgia

Network Engineer, 10/2022 - 01/2023

BRIGHTSPEED - Charlotte, NC

JAMES ERWIN

Bristol, TN 37620 • 423-***-**** • *******@*******.*** • Bold Profile Summary

Experience

Working part time as Site Survey Engineer for Metro Ethernet facilties throughout the Brightspeed area in East Tennessee. Would survey customer locations for Ethernet and fiber equipment placement, power requirements, and fiber splicing information. Would take all information and send survey package upline to OSP Engineers.

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• Designed network infrastructure to enhance connectivity and performance.

• Implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and systems. Retired from Brightspeed in Jan, 2023 with over 48 years experience in the Telecommunications industry.I feel like that I have the knowledge and health to be productive for years to come.

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• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

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Skills

Completed day-to-day duties

accurately and efficiently.

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Understood and followed oral

and written directions.

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Worked successfully with

diverse group of coworkers to

accomplish goals and address

issues related to our products

and services.

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Promoted high customer

satisfaction by resolving

problems with knowledgeable

and friendly service.

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Prioritized and organized tasks

to efficiently accomplish service

goals.

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Worked with cross-functional

teams to achieve goals.

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Created documentation

detailing all aspects of the

network infrastructure and its

configuration.

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Have over 48 years experience

in telecommunications industry

with skilled knowledge in

engineering.

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Have the knowledge utilizing

Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS,

WFMT, TIRKS, NDS, Microsoft

Office programs and other

required Brightspeed programs.

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As Network Engineer was

responsible for the design and

preparations of engineering

work orders for developments,

new DSL sites, FTTN, FTTH,

FTTT, road relocations, DSL

augmentations, Calix systems in

the CO and remote locations,

Adtran systems in the CO and

remote locations, RAD systems,

Ciena systems, and numerous

fiber products.

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As Network Engineer I worked

with Planning, Operations, and

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NETWORK ENGINEER, 09/2020 - 10/2022

LUMEN - Monroe, LA

Network Engineer, 06/2009 - 09/2020

CenturyLink - Monroe, LA

• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.

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Have over 48 years experience in telecommunications industry with skilled knowledge in engineering.

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Have the knowledge utilizing Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, WFMT, TIRKS, NDS, Microsoft Office programs and other required Brightspeed programs.

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As Network Engineer was responsible for the design and preparations of engineering work orders for developments, new DSL sites, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, road relocations, DSL augmentations, Calix systems in the CO and remote locations, Adtran systems in the CO and remote locations, RAD systems, Ciena systems, and numerous fiber products.

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As Network Engineer I worked with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external groups to provide exceptioninal results.

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• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

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• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.

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Have over 48 years experience in telecommunications industry with skilled knowledge in engineering.

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Have the knowledge utilizing Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, WFMT, TIRKS, NDS, Microsoft Office programs and other required Lumen programs.

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As Network Engineer was responsible for the design and preparations of engineering work orders for developments, new DSL sites, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, road relocations, DSL augmentations, Calix systems in the CO and remote locations, Adtran systems in the CO and remote locations, RAD systems, Ciena systems, and numerous fiber products.

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As Network Engineer I worked with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external groups to provide exceptional results.

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• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

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• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. all internal and external groups

to provide exceptioninal results.

Network Engineer, 08/2007 - 06/2009

EMBARQ - Kansas City, KS

NETWORK INTELLIGENT OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN, 03/1997 - 08/2007 Sprint - Kansas City, KS

Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.

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Have over 48 years experience in telecommunications industry with skilled knowledge in engineering.

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Have the knowledge utilizing Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, WFMT, TIRKS, NDS, Microsoft Office programs and other required Centurylink programs.

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As Network Engineer was responsible for the design and preparations of engineering work orders for developments, new DSL sites, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, road relocations, DSL augmentations, Calix systems in the CO and remote locations, Adtran systems in the CO and remote locations, RAD systems, Ciena systems, and numerous fiber products.

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As Network Engineer I worked with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external groups to provide exceptioninal results.

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• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

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• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.

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Have over 48 years experience in telecommunications industry with skilled knowledge in engineering.

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Have the knowledge utilizing Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, WFMT, TIRKS, NDS, Microsoft Office programs and other required Embarq programs.

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As Network Engineer was responsible for the design and preparations of engineering work orders for developments, new DSL sites, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, road relocations, DSL augmentations, Calix systems in the CO and remote locations, Adtran systems in the CO and remote locations, RAD systems, Ciena systems, and numerous fiber products.

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As Network Engineer I worked with Planning, Operations, and all internal and external groups to provide exceptioninal results.

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Configured and tested network hardware such as routers, switches, hubs and bridges.

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Worked with outside vendors and teams to develop voice and data wiring infrastructure.

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Acted as primary contact for computer hardware and software problems and network emergencies.

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Ran cables from existing patch panels to new patch panels to secure router and switches in proper location.

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Developed set of company-wide information assurance, security standards and procedures.

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• Installed software updates regularly to maintain secure operating systems Network Engineer, 01/1988 - 03/1997

United Telephone - Kansas City, KS

Installation Supervisor, 10/1979 - 01/1988

United Telephone - Kansas City, KS

Equipment Installer, 04/1974 - 10/1979

UNITED INTERMOUNTAIN TELEPHONE CO - Bristol, TN

across all devices connected to the network.

Installed wiring, cabling and devices to establish, repair and improve network operations.

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• Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management. Monitored and maintained National and Regional SS7 STPS in the Sprint network.

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• Monitored and maintained National SS7 SCPs in the Sprint Network.

• Monitored and maintained National E911 database in the Sprint Network.

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

• Understood and followed oral and written directions. Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

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Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

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• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals. Created documentation detailing all aspects of the network infrastructure and its configuration.

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Engineered new remotes, DACS systems, fiber systems, T-1 circuits, and all other associated equipment.

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Supervised field installation staff and handled escalated issues to maintain progress.

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Identified challenges early and implemented creative solutions to meet delivery schedules without delays or customer experience compromises.

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Planned and directed site installation work and engineering activities to get equipment and controls set up and verified.

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Developed manpower schedules and assignments to maintain project schedules.

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• Scheduled project plans and employee hours.

Managed budgeting activities related to installations including tracking expenses and revenue generated from completed jobs.

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• Maintained accurate records of completed projects and customer feedback. Conducted regular inspections of tools, equipment, and vehicles used by installation teams.

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Assisted with training new staff on proper techniques for installing products correctly.

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• Provided supervision and guidance to installation teams onsite. Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.

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• Supervised 10-12 installers to complete projects in a timely manner. 06/1973

Associate Of Science

Northeast State Community College, Blountville, TN 05/1971

High School Diploma

BRISTOL TENNESSEE HIGH SCHOOL, Bristol, TN

Manually installed and replaced system components while on ladders or hands and knees in tight areas, attics, roofs and crawl spaces.

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Configured, calibrated and adjusted systems components to meet operational specifications.

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• Performed preventive maintenance on installed equipment.

• Dismantled malfunctioning systems for repair or replacement of parts. Maintained records of installations and repairs performed on various pieces of equipment.

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Ensured that all work was completed in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

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Set up temporary power sources when necessary during installation processes.

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Prepared detailed reports regarding the status of new installations or repairs made.

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• Followed building standards and codes during unit installations.

• Provided exceptional customer experiences to service recipients. Demonstrated proper use of equipment to reduce accidents and meet health and safety requirements.

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• Tested and troubleshot systems to alleviate potential issues.

• Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service. Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.

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Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.

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Education and Training



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