Lead Network Engineer — Growth, Advanced MPLS & Benefits

Hunter-Communications; Central Point (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Generous vacation and holidays

401k with employer match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Hunter Communications is seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer to advance our fiber-based network infrastructure in Oregon. You will lead hands-on POP/cabinet and data center upgrades, manage projects with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure adherence to approved plans, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires strong expertise in BGP/MPLS, OSPF, QoS, DWDM, and Juniper core networks, with opportunities to drive edge network design and Tier 3 NOC support.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the field is required.
• Carrier Grade and/or ISP experience is required.
• Experience with MPLS, L2VPNs and L3VPNs.
• Experience with OSPF, BGP and QoS.
• Experience with Optical networking/DWDM.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting networks at OSI levels 1-7.
• Manage BGP and connected hardware.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

QoS

MPLS

DWDM

Carrier Grade

NOC support

Edge network design

CLI configuration

Tools

Juniper core network

Routing equipment

Job description

Hunter Communications is seeking an experienced Lead Network Engineer to advance our fiber-based network infrastructure in Oregon. You will lead hands-on POP/cabinet and data center upgrades, manage projects with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure adherence to approved plans, budgets, and schedules.

The role requires strong expertise in BGP/MPLS, OSPF, QoS, DWDM, and Juniper core networks, with opportunities to drive edge network design and Tier 3 NOC support.