Network Engineer I: IPv4/IPv6, MPLS & Cisco Solutions

Aureon; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Network Engineer to provide expert IPv4/IPv6, Segment Routing/MPLS, and Metro Ethernet support in a fast-paced environment. You will install, configure, upgrade, and repair Cisco routers and switches while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable service for Internet, VoIP, and video applications.

You will communicate clearly to management and customers, manage complex projects from design to deployment, and handle on-call responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in technical discipline or equivalent required.
• Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, Ethernet, and data networking equipment required.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a related technical position preferred.
• Cisco CCNA or CCNP (Routing & Switching and/or Service Provider tracks) preferred.
• G.8032 Ring Architectures and Operations knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of dynamic Internet routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS preferred.
• Experience in an Internet network environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide network support for IPv4/IPv6, Segment Routing/MPLS, and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Solve network and network equipment issues involving complex configurations.
• Install, configure, upgrade, and repair Cisco routers, switches, and other data networking equipment.
• Work with internal groups and vendors to ensure the network supports Internet, VoIP, and Video applications.
• Provide detailed and clear communications to management, internal groups, and customers.
• Work to completion on complex projects involving new equipment, services, or technologies.
• Installation of IPv4/IPv6, Segment Routing/MPLS and Metro Ethernet customer networks.
• On-call duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Service-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Prioritization under minimal supervis 

Multi-tasking under short notice

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in technical discipline or equivalent

CCNA/CCNP (Routing & Switching and/or SP tracks)

G.8032 Ring Architectures & Operations

TCP/IP, Ethernet & data networking knowledge

Telecom industry knowledge & trends

BGP, OSPF, MPLS routing knowledge

Internet network environment experience

Tools

Windows PC proficiency with MS Office/Outlook

Cisco routers and switches

Brocade routers and switches

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Talantir is seeking a Network Engineer to provide expert IPv4/IPv6, Segment Routing/MPLS, and Metro Ethernet support in a fast-paced environment. You will install, configure, upgrade, and repair Cisco routers and switches while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable service for Internet, VoIP, and video applications.

You will communicate clearly to management and customers, manage complex projects from design to deployment, and handle on-call responsibilities as needed.