Senior Network Engineer

Ting Internet; Toronto; Remote; CAD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fiber Internet provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to manage network design and deployment. The role involves troubleshooting network issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of Juniper platforms and a strong understanding of routing protocols. This position offers a base salary of CAD 111,000 - 125,000.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining complex network systems.
• Strong collaboration and persuasion skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret NetFlow data.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of network applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug network issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers.

Skills

Network design and development

Collaboration skills

Juniper platform experience

Routing protocols knowledge

Network performance evaluation

Peering and transit experience

Network automation experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network/Systems Engineering

Tools

Juniper MX, PTX, ACX

Juniper EX, QFX

Ansible

NetFlow

Job description

Ting Internet is a leading fiber Internet provider in the United States, delivering future-proof internet in over a dozen Ting Towns across the country.

As part of Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC), Ting is backed by outstanding resources and talent. We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us.

The work we do genuinely changes lives. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Opportunity

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of our network infrastructure. You will work closely with your peers to understand customer requirements and translate them into functional network solutions. In this role, you will be expected to advise junior network engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This is a remote position for applicants in Canada or the USA.

Job Duties

• Maintain the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of network applications and systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements
• Guide the maintenance and testing of network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and debug network issues
• Review and maintain technical documentation
• Evaluate network performance and architecture
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in network development
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers
• Influence multiple parts of a product or system through technical expertise

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining complex network systems
• Ability to lead the direction and implementation of solutions for issues of moderate scope
• Strong collaboration and persuasion skills when working with senior peers outside your domain
• Hands-on experience with Juniper platforms (MX, PTX, ACX for routing; EX, QFX for switching)
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, RSVP, LDP, iBGP, and eBGP
• Expertise in configuration and software management for Juniper devices
• Proficiency with access control lists (ACLs) and traffic filters
• Experience with peering and transit, including managing connections to Internet Exchanges (IX)
• Strong background in vendor lifecycle management for transit/transport (quoting, ordering, and implementation)
• Proficiency with PeeringDB and IP address management (registration and transfer of IP blocks)
• Knowledge of RPKI and experience working with the ARIN portal
• Familiarity with colocation portals and cross-connect ordering
• Ability to analyze and interpret NetFlow data
• Experience with network automation and systems integration
• Proficiency with Ansible and Jinja for configuration automation and templating
• Experience advising and mentoring junior peers
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy

Other Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network/Systems Engineering, or a related field
• 6–8 years of experience in network engineering
• Experience with Juniper BNG implementation is a plus

The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 USD for US residents OR $111,000 - $125,000 CAD for Canadian residents.

We care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality. We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.