The Senior Network Engineer will provide Layer 2 and 3 expertise, designing the framework to strategically expand our network, while delivering packetized services to carrier and enterprise customers.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and assess structure and behavior of expanding network systems including interior and exterior routing protocols.
• Author written network Engineering Design Packages including detailed implementation project plans and procedures.
• Collaborate with other operations departments to design approved infrastructure.
• Manage contractors and vendors during implementation phase.
• Provide technical and costing expertise to sales engineering teams during complex network developments.
• Continuously identify, review, and recommend potential opportunities for cost-savings, service quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Develop operational strategies such as Service Migration (grooms). End of Life (EOL) management, expansion, and vulnerability mitigation processes.
• Develop Technology roadmaps.
• Serve as the escalation contact during complex outages requiring Layer 3 analysis. 
• Develop and assist in developing Reasons for Outages (RFO) and corrective action plans.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:  

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in a Service Provider environment utilizing ISIS, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS.
• Experience architecting large scale IP networks and supporting system design as either the lead engineer or as part of a team. 
• Experience with design and implementation of large scale/regionalized Route Reflectors.
• Experience with Carrier Ethernet design/deployment, focused on MEF compliant architectures.
• Experience with equipment and vendors such as Adtran NetVanta, Ciena CES, Cyan Z-Series, Telco Systems, Accedian, and Juniper MX Series.
• Thorough knowledge of Engineering Design Package (EDP) creation and execution.
• Proven ability to manage contractors and vendors.
• Functional working knowledge of Linux/Unix OS variants.

EDUCATION:  

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• CCNP Service Provider required