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Capacity Management
DWDM
IP
Management
Project Management
Telecommunications
Juniper
Cisco
Routing

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Network Engineering to lead a team responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of a carrier-grade IP and optical network infrastructure.

This role provides technical leadership, oversees network engineering projects, manages team performance, drives technology initiatives, and ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of the network. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with proven leadership and project management experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Network Engineering team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Oversee network engineering projects, including upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and technology deployments.
Evaluate new technologies and provide strategic recommendations for network improvements.
Manage network capacity, engineering priorities, budgets, and project timelines.
Support IP and optical network design, testing, and implementation.
Ensure adherence to change management processes and operational standards.
Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and engineering procedures.
Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering operations and on-call support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable network services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of experience in carrier/service provider networking, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong expertise in:
MPLS (LDP, RSVP-TE or Segment Routing)
BGP
IS-IS & OSPF
Layer 2/Layer 3 VPNs
Carrier Ethernet
Advanced knowledge of ROADM, DWDM, and optical transport networks.
Hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, and Ciena platforms.
Experience with network architecture, capacity planning, network modernization, and large-scale migrations.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving routing, telemetry, packet captures, and network performance analysis.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Python, Ansible, NETCONF, YANG, gNMI, or other network automation tools.
Experience with EVPN, DCI, Segment Routing, and IP/Optical convergence.
Relevant certifications such as:
JNCIP/JNCIE
CCNP/CCIE Service Provider
Nokia NRS
Ciena Certifications

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Dice Id: 10358394
Position Id: 9088004
Posted 12 hours ago

Company Info

About NextGen Global Resources LLC

This is not your typical placement company. Conceived by a group of veterans with decades of telecom experience, NextGen was created to provide a better means of recruiting and consulting in the telecom industry. Our novel structure is focused on the core issue: placing the most talented people in the field at the best companies.

The true differentiating factor is the comprehensive analysis we perform for all of our clients. We make time to invest in our clients expertise and our candidates unique needs. More importantly, we strive to build familiarity and trust with everyone we work with.

We have helped find jobs and employees in all 50 US states, Canada, plus several other global markets.

We operate from multiple locations across the US and Canada.

Get in touch with us to begin a fruitful and prosperous relationship and career.

Job Details

Skills

Capacity Management
DWDM
IP
Management
Project Management
Telecommunications
Juniper
Cisco
Routing

Summary

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Network Engineering team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and professional development.
Oversee network engineering projects, including upgrades, migrations, capacity planning, and technology deployments.
Evaluate new technologies and provide strategic recommendations for network improvements.
Manage network capacity, engineering priorities, budgets, and project timelines.
Support IP and optical network design, testing, and implementation.
Ensure adherence to change management processes and operational standards.
Develop technical documentation, implementation plans, and engineering procedures.
Serve as the primary escalation point for engineering operations and on-call support.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable network services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of experience in carrier/service provider networking, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong expertise in:
MPLS (LDP, RSVP-TE or Segment Routing)
BGP
IS-IS & OSPF
Layer 2/Layer 3 VPNs
Carrier Ethernet
Advanced knowledge of ROADM, DWDM, and optical transport networks.
Hands-on experience with Juniper, Cisco, Nokia, and Ciena platforms.
Experience with network architecture, capacity planning, network modernization, and large-scale migrations.
Strong troubleshooting skills involving routing, telemetry, packet captures, and network performance analysis.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Python, Ansible, NETCONF, YANG, gNMI, or other network automation tools.
Experience with EVPN, DCI, Segment Routing, and IP/Optical convergence.
Relevant certifications such as:
JNCIP/JNCIE
CCNP/CCIE Service Provider
Nokia NRS
Ciena Certifications

Dice Id: 10358394
Position Id: 9088004
Posted 12 hours ago

Company Info

About NextGen Global Resources LLC

Manager, Network Engineering

Hybrid in Dallas, Texas

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Manager, Network Engineering to lead a team responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and support of a carrier-grade IP and optical network infrastructure. This role provides technical leadership, oversees network engineering projects, manages team performance, drives technology initiatives, and ensures the reliability, scalability, and security of the network. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on technical expertise with proven l

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