Lead Network Engineer

Hunter Communications; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Vacation time

Sick time

Holiday time off

401k with employer match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Communications is an Oregon-based ISP delivering FTTH and dedicated fiber/ethernet connectivity to business customers. As a Lead Network Engineer, you will implement and upgrade network infrastructure, manage projects with stakeholders, and ensure plans, budgets and schedules are met.

The role focuses on hands-on POP/cabinet and data centre upgrades, with opportunities to influence edge and core network design while collaborating with a fast-growing team that values innovative approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related field experience.
• Carrier-grade ISP experience required.
• Experience with MPLS, L2VPNs and L3VPNs.
• Experience with OSPF, BGP and QoS.
• Optical networking/DWDM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting networks across OSI levels 1-7.
• Manage BGP and connected hardware.
• CLI configuration of switches, routers, and firewalls.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP

OSPF

QoS

MPLS

DWDM

Optical networking

Network troubleshooting

Tools

Juniper equipment

CLI configuration

edge network design

Job description

Better Careers Start Here!

Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service.

Description

Better Careers Start Here!

Join a company that fosters career growth through formal job training and strategic leadership development programs. The amazing career opportunities at Hunter Communications are fueled by our rapidly expanding, state-of-the-art fiber internet and world-class customer service.

At Hunter Communications, all employees are provided a great benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and an employee assistance program. We offer very generous vacation, sick, and holiday time off, a 401k program with a generous employer match, and numerous bonus opportunities.

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Network Engineer to take their skills to the next level as a Lead Network Engineer at a fast-growing, well-established company that offers career growth and great benefits.

Are you ready to work in a collaborative team where fresh ideas and approaches are valued?

Is it time to bring your problem-solving and network design experience to a new team?

Is it time for you to work with a group that is implementing the latest telecommunications technologies?

Hunter Communications is Oregon’s fastest growing ISP providing FTTH and dedicated fiber/ethernet connectivity for business customers. We were recognized this year by a leading pc magazine for having the best internet for gamers. We are recognized as having the best internet for businesses in the state. Our customer Google scores are 4.8!

Hunter Communications is looking for an experienced Lead Network Engineer to conduct hands‑on POP/cabinet and data centre upgrades or replacements of network routing, switching, environmental, and power systems. This individual will manage projects, working with both internal and external stakeholders, and ensure the successful creation and adherence to approved project plans, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting networks at OSI levels 1-7
• Manage BGP and connected hardware
• Command‑line configuration of switches, routers, firewalls
• Network troubleshooting
• Assist with designing edge network systems and processes
• Assist with the design and maintain Hunters Juniper core network
• Tier 3 NOC support for edge technicians

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years experience in related field
• Carrier Grade and/or ISP experience
• Experience with MPLS, L2VPNs and L3VPNs
• Experience with OSPF, BGP and QoS
• Optical networking/DWDM

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.