Network Engineer I

FiberLight, LLC; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FiberLight, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer I to support design, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s network infrastructure in Allen, TX. You will work under senior engineers to ensure stability, security, and scalability of the network and gain hands-on experience with routing protocols, basic automation, and Layer 2 networking.

You will learn to configure devices, participate in monitoring, and document network designs while collaborating with remote Technicians on site.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in networking or telecommunications (internships count).
• Layer 1: troubleshoot physical network equipment and cabling.
• Layer 2: understanding MPLS and EVPL.
• Layer 3: basic familiarity with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS routing.
• Introductory knowledge of Python and Ansible for automation.
• Awareness of GitHub for version control.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience documenting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructures.
• Configure network devices per process documents.
• Help configure and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS).
• Support simple network automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
• Learn to use GitHub for version control and collaboration on network projects.
• Participate in network performance monitoring and basic optimization.
• Assist in maintaining network security and compliance with standards.
• Document network configurations and procedures.

Skills

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Communication

Python basics

Ansible basics

GitHub familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Ansible

GitHub

Cisco/Juniper devices

Job description

As a Network Engineer I, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of FiberLight’s network infrastructure under the guidance of senior engineers. You will collaborate with engineering teams to help ensure the stability, security, and scalability of our network. This role offers hands‑on learning opportunities in routing protocols, basic network automation, and Layer 2 networking, helping you build a foundation in telecommunications engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructures.
• Follow process documents to configure network devices.
• Help configure and troubleshoot basic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS‑IS.
• Support the development of simple network automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
• Learn to use GitHub for version control and collaboration on network projects.
• Participate in network performance monitoring and basic optimization tasks.
• Assist in maintaining network security and compliance with industry standards.
• Help document network configurations, procedures, and basic designs.

Requirements

• 2 years of relevant experience in networking or telecommunications (internships or entry‑level roles count).
• Layer 1 – Experience troubleshooting physical network equipment and cabling.
• Layer 2 – Understanding of networking technologies, such as MPLS and EVPL.
• Layer 3 – Basic familiarity with BGP, OSPF, and IS‑IS routing protocols.
• Introductory knowledge of Python and Ansible for network automation.
• Awareness of GitHub for version control.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining documented processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other network equipment is a plus.
• Entry‑level certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA, Network+) are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of network security practices.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Interest in SDN (Software‑Defined Networking) technologies.
• Experience working with remote Technicians on site.