Network Engineer III

JSI; United States; Hybride; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Generous PTO

Professional development

Résumé du poste

JSI invites you to join our team as a Network Engineer III on the Broadband IP team, focusing on fiber access architectures and high-level PON technology. You will design and implement large-scale, multi-vendor PON networks while coordinating with core edge routing and IP/MPLS backbones.

You will mentor junior engineers, review complex designs, and provide client-facing engineering deliverables. A strong background in fiber access, certifications, and project leadership is essential for this

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, CS, IT or equivalent.
• Vendor certifications (Calix CE, CCNP, JNCIP) required.
• 5–8 years of network engineering experience.
• Experience with high-capacity PON platforms.
• Ability to lead complex engagements and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing for client deliverables.
• Budget, timelines, and billable-hour awareness.

Responsabilités

• Maintain a solid generalist foundation while serving as SME in fiber access architectures (GPON, XGS-PON, 25G/50G).
• Architect large multi-vendor PON networks integrated with core IP/MPLS backbones.
• Lead evaluations and platform selection for OLT/ONT vendors for RFPs.
• Review and approve High-Level Design and migration documents.
• Mentor Level I/II engineers on standards and deliverables.
• Provide expert advisory and root-cause analysis in multi-vendor environments.

Connaissances

Fiber access

Multi-vendor

PON platforms

HLD/LLD docs

Client relationships

Technical writing

Vendor coordination

Budgets & timelines

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Network Engineer III

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Reporting To: Brian Whitaker

Description

JSI invites you to join our team as a Network Engineer III on our Broadband IP team, where you'll play a critical role in advancing broadband and telecommunications initiatives that expand connectivity and drive digital inclusion—while advancing your career within a mission-driven, growth-focused organization.

About the Company:
JSI is a leading full-service consulting firm specializing in broadband solutions. For over 60 years, we have provided independent communications service providers with expert financial, engineering, management, operational, regulatory, and strategic guidance. Our extensive industry knowledge and proven track record of success have empowered clients to achieve sustainable growth and profitability. With clients nationwide and a powerful presence in markets across the United States, JSI empowers rural and regional broadband providers to expand, evolve, and excel in a rapidly shifting digital world.

Position Overview:
As a Network Engineer III on the BBIP you will have a Focus in Fiber Access. Building upon a strong generalist network engineering foundation across multi-vendor telecom domains, this senior-level engineer brings specialized subject-matter expertise in high-level fiber access architecture, platform evaluation, and advanced PON technologies to serve JSI's diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a solid generalist networking foundation while serving as a primary subject matter expert in fiber access architectures (GPON, XGS-PON, 25G/50G PON, Zero-Touch Provisioning).
• Architect large-scale, multi-vendor PON access networks, ensuring seamless integration with core edge routing, IP/MPLS backbones, and optical transport layers.
• Lead technical evaluations and platform selection of Optical Line Terminal (OLT) and Optical Network Terminal (ONT) vendors for client RFPs.
• Review and approve complex High-Level Design (HLD) documents, network migration strategies, and technical specifications for client broadband projects.
• Mentor Level I and Level II network engineers across technical engineering standards, general network troubleshooting, and client deliverable quality.
• Provide expert-level advisory, cross-functional engineering support, and root-cause troubleshooting for complex multi-vendor client environments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Professional-level vendor certifications (e.g., Calix Certified Expert, CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent) required.
• 5–8 years of experience in network engineering, with a strong focus in fiber access architecture and multi-vendor service provider integration.
• Extensive experience with high-capacity PON platforms and core edge integration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering engagements and high-level client relationships.
• Ability to translate complex technical architectures into actionable client recommendations.
• Proficiency in technical writing and creating high-quality client-facing engineering deliverables (HLDs/LLDs).
• Strong interpersonal skills for client meetings and vendor coordination.
• Solid understanding of project budgets, timelines, and billable-hour environments.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Generous PTO and wellness opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and educational opportunities.