Network Engineer I (3rd shift)

Bluebird Fiber; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking a Network Engineer I to design and deploy core IP networks, ensuring high availability and scalable transport for carriers and enterprises in the Midwest. This full-time, on-site role in Independence Township requires strong IP/MPLS expertise and DWDM familiarity.

The position includes troubleshooting, on-call rotation, and collaboration with Operations, Provisioning, and Security teams. A degree or equivalent experience, plus excellent communication skills, is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in Telecommunications/IP-MPLS-Ethernet environment or equivalent training.
• Experience in transport networks, LAN/WAN data networks, and network management systems.
• Experience with equipment configuration programming.
• College/Technical School degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong written and oral communications, self-motivated, and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy core IP network solutions for scale, cost efficiency, and high availability.
• Plan and oversee change management for peering, transport, and hardware deployments.
• Troubleshoot core network outages and provide escalation support.
• Develop and publish network diagrams and architecture standards.

Skills

Telecommunications

IP-MPLS-Ethernet

Network design

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

College/Technical School degree or equivalent

Tools

Nokia NRS-II

Juniper JNCIS

Cisco CCNP

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.

Brief Description

Bluebird Fiber is a premier fiber telecommunications provider of internet, data transport, and other services to carriers, businesses, schools, hospitals, and other enterprises in the Midwest. To learn more, please visit bluebirdfiber.com.

Join an amazing team of telecommunication professionals! Bluebird is a dynamic growing company in need of a Network Engineer to be a part of a collaborative team. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position in our Kansas City Office. All of us at Bluebird work hard to meet objectives for the organization and live the mission and values of this growing company to meet a common goal.

Check out this video that highlights our amazing company culture.

Position Purpose

The Network Engineer I will plan and implement network changes while assuring proper integrity and reliability Bluebird's optical DWDM transport and routed Internet Protocol platforms. In addition to implementing changes into the Network Elements, the position requires the ability to troubleshoot and correct any anomalies that arise from the newly implemented network modifications. The position provides Tiered support to Bluebird's front line Network Operations Center team. This position will be part of our on-call rotation with other Network Engineering Core and Provisioning team members.

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years in Telecommunications/IP-MPLS-Ethernet environment or equivalent Technical Training.
• Experience in analysis and design of transport networks, LAN and WAN data networks, and/or network management systems to support voice and data services.
• Experience with equipment configuration programming.
• College/Technical School degree or equivalent work experience
• Self-motivated and the ability to make independent decisions based on policies, practices & project requirements.
• Strong knowledge of PC and software applications.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Strong technical aptitude for new protocols and technologies with the ability to provide technical support and direction.
• Customer focused with a desire to exceed expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nokia NRS-II / Juniper JNCIS / Cisco CCNP certification of equivalent experience, preferred.
• Working knowledge of DWDM telecommunications transmission systems, preferred.
• Knowledge of Microwave RF Transmission Technology, preferred.
• Knowledge of other conventional telecommunications equipment functions, applications, and configurations, preferred.
• Working knowledge of Internet Protocols version's IPv4 & IPv6 and familiar with DDoS detection methods, preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

Network Design and Architecture

• Design and deploy solutions for the core IP network to ensure scale, cost efficiency, and high availability (99.999%)
• Ability to design and implement layer 1, 2, and 3 network solutions.
• Develop circuit deployment standards and proper implementation procedures for business needs

Network and Security Policy Management

• Plan and Oversee all core network change management activities (peering, transport, hardware, etc) including the development of change and test plans
• Monitor all core links and interconnections for any potential performance problems (utilization, intrusion, etc)
• Develop network policies for network wide traffic engineering

Network Operations and Provisioning Support

• Take the lead in troubleshooting and resolving core network outages and developing mitigation solutions
• Act as the highest escalation point for all customer and service related impairments and outages
• Assist in the design and provisioning of complex multi-location customer networks (Layer 1, 2, and 3)

Technical Documentation

• Develop and publish core network diagrams to include Layer 1, 2 and Layer 3 interconnections
• Develop and publish network architecture and configuration standards for backbone and customer networks
• Maintain colocation and data center As-Builts/Rack Diagrams/DLRs and incorporate into change process

Bluebird is an equal opportunity employer.