DevSecOps Network Engineer III (REMOTE)

NRTC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled network engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing Level III network support and managing member networks with a focus on core routing and switching. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, guiding junior engineers while implementing best practices and innovative solutions. With a commitment to evolving technology, this position offers the opportunity to enhance your skills in programming, systems, and security. Join a cooperative dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to rural utilities and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 7+ years managing network and server infrastructure with troubleshooting experience.
• Expert knowledge of network installation, management, and application deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead network team in designing and implementing infrastructure.
• Provide advanced support and mentor junior team members.
• Monitor and maintain network security for NRTC members.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Problem-solving skills

Advanced routing protocols

Network security

Documentation skills

Cisco configuration

Juniper configuration

Layer 2 network design

Layer 3 network design

eBGP and iBGP skills

Router and switch redundancy protocols

L3 VPN tunnels

Automation

Python

Ruby

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

VYOS

Unifi

PFSense

Docker

Netbox

Zabbix

Packetfence

Suricata

Job description

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NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations.

Job Summary

We are looking for a strong network engineer to provide Level III network support, network and system change control, as well as maintenance and management guidance for NRTC member networks including core network routing and switching equipment, and ISP access layer gear. The network engineer works with a team of engineers to remotely administer member devices including Cisco, Juniper, Astria, VYOS, Unifi and PFSense equipment. The ideal candidate for this role is a network engineer who wants to grow their programming, systems, and security skillsets with a core focus on pushing packets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the network team in designing, planning, and implementation of network infrastructure and architecture for NRTC internal infrastructure.
• Provide advanced technical support and assist junior members of the team in their support efforts.
• Establish and maintain best practices for the network team in support of our affiliates and their network environments (consisting of servers, workstations, firewalls, routers and switches).
• Provide formal corporate communications on directional changes or changes that will impact existing services.
• Select and implement security tools, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the company’s security team.
• Monitor and maintain all levels of network security internally and externally.
• Design, implement, and support network environments for NRTC members, including troubleshooting and problem resolution for operating system and hardware issues.
• Support NRTC member change requests and conversions.
• Provide NRTC members with guidance regarding new technologies, networking best practices, and provide recommendations on appropriate network hardware.
• Provide support for engineering and professional services projects.
• Monitor and manage NRTC member network devices.
• Troubleshoot problems reported directly by customers and internal technical support teams.
• Perform change management activities, including performing firmware upgrades to production systems.
• Stay current on new technologies.
• Provide mentoring to junior level staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must demonstrate a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to learn and understand current and evolving technologies both at a high level and at a detailed level.
• Ability to communicate and problem solve efficiently and effectively with identified customers and IT personnel to ensure the implementation of accurate processes.
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of network including installation, management, application deployment, advanced routing protocols, and security.
• Advanced documentation and communication skills.
• Experience debugging bridged/DHCP-based networks (including Option 82 use).
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, and/or unifi/vyos routers and switches.
• Layer 2 network design and debugging (including 802.1q VLAN work).
• Layer 3 network design and debugging.
• Advanced eBGP and iBGP skills to include configuration design, implementation, load balancing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design, implement, and troubleshoot router and switch redundancy protocols (VRRP, MPLS, HSRP, GLBP, MC-LAG).
• Experience configuring and debugging L3 VPN tunnels, Advanced ability to be proactive, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
• Experience with automation, Netbox, Wireguard, Zabbix, Packetfence, Suricata, Docker, Python and Ruby are a plus.
• A deep understanding of anycast services is ideal.
• Opensource contributions are another considering factor.
• A deep understanding of hybrid cloud/datacenter operations.
• Understanding of cloud networking principles, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) architecture, transit gateways, security groups, network ACLs, route tables, VPNs, peering connections, and other networking concepts.
• Understanding, experience and history of working with RPKI in a production environment.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Seven (7) years of experience managing network and server infrastructure, including troubleshooting, physical installations, modifications, replacements and configuration changes. Service Provider experience desired.
• Provable experience with the technologies listed, Show us your configuration/code.

Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a remote office setting.
• This position requires on call support rotation – 24x7 support.
• Occasionally travel may be required (5%).

Disclaimer: The above job description summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. The order in which responsibilities, duties and skills are listed is not significant.