Broadband Systems Engineer - Automation & IT Ops

Edward Rose & Sons; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Competitive compensation

Employee referral program

Great work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted apartment homes

Job summary

Edward Rose & Sons in Kalamazoo/Portage, MI is seeking a Broadband Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support core systems for customer provisioning, billing, and operational visibility in an ISP environment.

You will manage database systems, automate tasks, support DHCP/DNS, and ensure high availability across Linux servers and virtual infrastructure. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of network engineering and administration experience.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Experience with database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar).
• Scripting experience (Python, PHP, Bash).
• Familiarity with web frameworks (Flask, PHP, or similar).
• Strong understanding of DHCP, DNS, and IP addressing.
• Experience in ISP or service provider environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain database systems (performance tuning, backups, replication, data integrity).
• Support and maintain billing platform, including integration with provisioning and payment systems.
• Develop and maintain internal web-based tools for network operations and troubleshooting.
• Automate operational tasks using scripting (data collection, system synchronization, config generation).
• Manage Linux servers and virtual infrastructure (patching, performance, uptime).
• Maintain monitoring systems and dashboards for service visibility and performance tracking.
• Administer central DHCP infrastructure (scope management, failover, lease tracking).
• Maintain DNS servers (recursive resolution, performance, availability).
• Ensure integration between DHCP/DNS, provisioning systems, and billing platforms.
• Build and maintain reporting tools for usage and performance analysis.

Skills

Linux administration

Database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Scripting (Python/Bash)

DHCP & DNS

ISP environment experience

Web frameworks (Flask, PHP)

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

Linux servers

DNS tooling

Job description

Edward Rose & Sons in Kalamazoo/Portage, MI is seeking a Broadband Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support core systems for customer provisioning, billing, and operational visibility in an ISP environment.

You will manage database systems, automate tasks, support DHCP/DNS, and ensure high availability across Linux servers and virtual infrastructure. Occasional travel may be required.