Sr. Engineer - Core Network
Remote · United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and support core IP routing infrastructure and related network services. Evaluate, lab test, and validate new technologies, platforms, and service offerings to support network growth and performance objectives. Design and implement network security enhancements and infrastructure hardening initiatives. Develop technical requirements and engineering standards for commercial products and network services. Create and maintain best practices, design standards, and documentation for current and future network architectures. Identify opportunities to improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. Provide Tier IV support for complex network and customer-impacting issues, serving as a technical escalation point across the organization. Partner with Network Operations, Field Operations, Product, Sales Engineering, and Customer Support teams to troubleshoot and resolve service issues. Analyze recurring network issues and develop long-term solutions that improve network stability and customer experience. Research, test, and implement operating system upgrades, patches, and infrastructure improvements. Support strategic initiatives related to IPv6 deployment, routing optimization, network automation, and service innovation. Participate in industry events, vendor demonstrations, and technical training to remain current on emerging technologies and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
- 7+ years of experience in network engineering, core network operations, or related telecommunications engineering roles
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) certification or equivalent hands-on experience
- Strong expertise in IP routing, carrier-grade networking, and ISP network operations
- Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IPv6 network environments
- Experience with virtualization technologies and virtualized network infrastructure
- Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and administration
- Experience working with MySQL and PostgreSQL database structures and environments
- Deep understanding of routing protocols, network architecture, security principles, and network performance optimization
- Demonstrated success designing and supporting scalable network infrastructure in high-growth environments
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