IP Engineer

Uniti Group Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plan

401K Plan

Health & Flexible Savings Account

Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child LI

Educational Assistance Plan

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking an IP Engineer to design, engineer, and support its IP core. You will apply routing, switching, security, and troubleshooting expertise to deliver reliable, scalable services for Enterprise and Wholesale customers.

This role partners with Network Operations, Optical Engineering, vendors, and other teams to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has strong IPv4/IPv6 and MPLS knowledge, hands-on experience with major routing/switching platforms, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and supporting IP networks in service-provider or large environments.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPN, QoS, and multicast.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Arista or similar routing/switching platforms.
• Knowledge of firewall, ACLs, DDoS mitigation, and secure network design.
• Ability to analyze captures, logs, alarms, and performance data.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document technical information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IP network infrastructure across core, edge, and aggregation environments.
• Support routing and switching technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS.
• Assist with network design, capacity planning, upgrades, and service turn-ups.
• Investigate network incidents, identify root causes, and document corrective actions.
• Monitor network performance and reliability; propose improvements.
• Collaborate with operations, field teams, vendors, and other engineers to resolve issues.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and change records.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and on-call rotation.
• Follow change-management, security, and operational practices.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Troubleshooting

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Telecommunications

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Arista

Job description

Uniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses.

About The Role

As an IP Engineer, you will help design, engineer, optimize, and support Uniti’s IP core. You will apply strong routing, switching, security, and troubleshooting expertise to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective services for Enterprise, and Wholesale customers. This role partners with Network Operations, Optical Engineering, vendors, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality network solutions and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IP network infrastructure across core, edge, and aggregation environments.
• Support routing and switching technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS.
• Assist with network design, capacity planning, upgrades, and service turn-ups.
• Investigate network incidents, identify root causes, and document corrective actions.
• Monitor network performance and availability; recommend improvements to reliability and scalability.
• Work with operations, field teams, vendors, and other engineering groups to resolve service-impacting issues.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and change records.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance and an on-call rotation, as needed.
• Follow change-management, security, and operational practices.

Do You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IP networks in a service-provider, enterprise, or large-scale environment.
• Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPN, QoS, and multicast concepts.
• Experience with routing and switching platforms from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Arista, or similar.
• Knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, ACLs, DDoS mitigation, and secure network design.
• Ability to analyze packet captures, logs, alarms, and performance data to resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across technical teams.
• Ability to participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call support.

Even Better

• Experience with an ISP, telecommunications provider, or other service-provider network.
• Exposure to MPLS, EVPN, segment routing, IPv6, QoS, or multicast.
• Experience with network automation, scripting, or configuration-management tools.
• Familiarity with Linux or other server operating systems, including basic system administration, service management, and troubleshooting. This is highly preferred, but not required.
• Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or equivalent experience.

Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% | Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%

Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%

Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K Plan
• Health & Flexible Savings Account
• Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
• Educational Assistance Plan

Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti’s network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or contact HR Legal as soon as possible for information on Uniti’s foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.

Notice to Applicants: Depending on the position and its job functions, offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of certain pre-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug-screen, motor vehicle records check, or other pre-employment screening. All such screenings will be conducted by an external third-party with the Candidate’s written consent and in accordance with federal and state law. Refusal to authorize or submit to a required pre-employment screening may disqualify the candidate from employment. Any misrepresentation during the application or interview process may result in denial of employment, withdrawal of offer, or termination.