Overview
Remote
Up to $50
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Skills
Border Gateway Protocol
Cisco
Collaboration
Communication
Computer Networking
Conflict Resolution
Data Link Layer
Design Documentation
Documentation
Ethernet
IP
IPv4
IPv6
Intellectual Property
Juniper
MPLS
Migration
Multicast
Network
Network Design
Network Engineering
Network Layer
Network Protocols
Nokia
OSPF
Optimization
Problem Solving
QoS
Regulatory Compliance
Root Cause Analysis
Routers
Routing
Scalability
Switches
TCP/IP
Telecommunications
VPLS
Virtual Private Network
Job Details
Sr. Network Planning Engineer
Remote
Overview
We are seeking a Senior Planning Engineer with strong expertise in IP and Ethernet network architecture, planning, and optimization for large-scale service provider environments. The ideal candidate will have Layer 3 and Layer 2 networking expertise, be proficient in routing, switching, and VPN technologies, and have hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia router and switch platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, design, and optimize IP/MPLS networks to meet performance, scalability, and reliability targets.
- Design and implement Layer 3 (IP) and Layer 2 (Ethernet) solutions for core, aggregation, and access networks.
- Configure and optimize TCP/IP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, and IPv4/IPv6.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and vendor teams to support network expansion, upgrades, and migrations.
- Provide high-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network issues.
- Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration standards, and design documentation.
- Ensure network compliance with operational, security, and industry best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- Service Provider / Telecom experience (CenturyLink, Lumen, or similar preferred).
- Strong background in Layer 3 IP and Layer 2 Ethernet networking.
- Protocol expertise: TCP/IP, IS-IS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, IPv4/IPv6.
- Vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia routers and switches.
- 7+ years of network engineering or planning experience in large-scale carrier networks.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for both routing and switching.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
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