Network Engineer

Eclaro; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Commuter Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Eclaro is seeking a network expert in Chesapeake, Virginia, responsible for finalizing the design and implementation of a BGP network as the backbone of our ISP. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of routing protocols, network architecture, and security measures.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $55.00 to $65.00 per hour and includes excellent benefits such as a retirement savings plan and eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to design, configure, and maintain BGP routing across multiple peers.
• Design scalable, redundant ISP-grade networks across core, distribution, and edge layers.
• Knowledge of securing BGP sessions and firewall integration.
• Experience troubleshooting and operationalizing network designs.
• Strong communication skills for explaining complex designs.

Responsibilities

• Finalize design and implementation of a BGP network.
• Collaborate with city departments and external providers.
• Configure routers and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

BGP Expertise

Network Architecture

Security Knowledge

Routing Protocols

Hands-On Implementation

Vendor Experience

Monitoring & Documentation

Strong Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Mindset

Tools

Cisco IOS-XR

Palo Alto NGFW

Infoblox

Nutanix

Job description

Position Overview

• Responsible for finalizing the design and implementation of a BGP network that will serve as the backbone of our ISP.

Pay Rate: $55.00 - $65.00/Hour

Required Qualifications

• Core Technical Requirements: BGP Expertise: Ability to design, configure, and maintain BGP routing across multiple peers, including route reflection, policy controls, and failover scenarios. Network Architecture: Design scalable, redundant ISP-grade networks across core, distribution, and edge layers. Security: Knowledge of securing BGP sessions (MD5 authentication, prefix filtering, RPKI), firewall integration, and DDoS mitigation. Protocols & ISP Operations: OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, IPv4/IPv6 management, peering agreements, DNS/DHCP/IPAM.
• Additional Attributes: Hands-On Implementation: Configure routers/switches, troubleshoot, and operationalize the design. Vendor Experience: Cisco IOS-XR, Palo Alto NGFW, Infoblox, Nutanix, or comparable platforms. Monitoring & Documentation: NOC dashboards, SNMP/NetFlow, detailed runbooks, and network diagrams. Collaboration: Work effectively across city departments (Public Safety, Public Works, Schools, Libraries) and external providers.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to explain complex designs to varied stakeholders. Problem-solving mindset for escalations and critical incidents. Background in municipal broadband or public sector networks is a plus.

If hired, you will enjoy the following ECLARO Benefits

• k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
• Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
• Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO