Senior Network Engineer - Carrier Networking - Full Time Only

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Full Time
25% Travel

Skills

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years hands-on experience with carrier-grade or large enterprise networks
Experience with Cisco Ciena Arista Nokia and/or Juniper platforms
IP/MPLS
BGP
OSPF/ISIS
Segment Routing
QoS and DWDM/ROADM
Strong background in Optical Transport Technologies
Cisco CCNP and other certs preferred
Scripting/Automation using Python and Ansible

Job Details

This is a remote opportunity. Candidates must be located close to major US airports and be open to travel up to 30%.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Network Engineer (Carrier Networking) with deep expertise in high-end routing and optical networking solutions. This individual will serve as a technical expert across a portfolio of next-generation infrastructure solutions from Cisco, Ciena, Arista, Nokia, and Juniper. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex IP/MPLS and optical networks for carrier, service provider, and large enterprise environments while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks involving core, edge, and DCI topologies using high-end routing and optical platforms.
  • Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms:
    • Routing: Cisco ASR/NCS, Arista R series, Nokia 7750, Juniper MX/PTX
    • Optical: Ciena Waveserver/6500, Cisco NCS/Acacia, Nokia 1830, Infinera, etc.
  • Collaborate with sales, architects, and clients to define technical solutions aligned to customer needs and industry trends.
  • Lead POCs, lab validations, and on-site/remote implementations for complex infrastructure rollouts.
  • Interface directly with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay current on roadmaps and features.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and best practices development.
  • Support automation and telemetry initiatives by integrating programmable network solutions (Netconf, YANG, gRPC, Ansible, Python).
  • Contribute to solution development in Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence.
  • Lead a team of engineers on a professional services project(s).
  • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications.
  • Position requires periodic project and support duties during non-business hours and on call rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor s degree in technical discipline preferred.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments
  • Proven expertise with Cisco, Ciena, Arista, Nokia, and/or Juniper platforms.
    • In-depth understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies.
    • Strong background in Optical Transport technologies (e.g., coherent optics, ROADMs, alien wavelengths).
  • Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms:
    • Routing: Cisco ASR/NCS, Arista R series, Nokia 7750, Juniper MX/PTX
    • Optical: Ciena Waveserver/6500, Cisco NCS/Acacia, Nokia 1830, Infinera, etc.
  • Multiple industry-recognized Certifications preferred.
    • Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Service Provider)
    • Juniper JNCIP / Nokia NRS / Ciena Certified Optical Professional
    • Arista ACE / NSE or relevant OEM certifications
  • Ability to lead technical workshops and effectively communicate with our clients and internal teams. (written and verbal)
  • Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is highly desirable.
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