Network Engineer I - Build Resilient Core & DWDM Networks

Theuniversityunion; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber in Lansing, MI is seeking a Network Engineer I to plan and implement network changes for optical DWDM and routed IP platforms. You will troubleshoot issues, support the Network Operations Center, and participate in on-call rotation with the core and provisioning teams.

The role emphasizes design, deployment, and maintenance of core networks, including Layer 1–3, change management, and technical documentation. A strong telecom background and excellent communication are expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in Telecommunications/IP-MPLS-Ethernet environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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)
• 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

Skills

Network design

IP/MPLS/Ethernet

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Communications

Self-motivated

Education

College/Technical School degree

Tools

Nokia NRS-II

Juniper JNCIS

Cisco CCNP

DWDM transmission

Microwave RF

IPv4/IPv6

Job description

Bluebird Fiber in Lansing, MI is seeking a Network Engineer I to plan and implement network changes for optical DWDM and routed IP platforms. You will troubleshoot issues, support the Network Operations Center, and participate in on-call rotation with the core and provisioning teams.

The role emphasizes design, deployment, and maintenance of core networks, including Layer 1–3, change management, and technical documentation. A strong telecom background and excellent communication are expected.