Network Engineer III ( I&O)

KCI, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer III to join our operations team in a hands-on role focusing on provisioning, configuration, and maintenance of live networks in a high-availability environment.

The selected candidate will work with Juniper MX960, Cisco ASR 9000, and Cisco ME3400, executing changes per MOPs and troubleshooting to minimize downtime while strictly following established processes.

Qualifications

• Experience provisioning and supporting live network infrastructure.
• Hands-on troubleshooting in high-availability environments.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accuracy in changes.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex provisioning tasks on live network equipment using approved MOPs.
• Perform circuit grooming, card swaps, and software upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly to minimize downtime and service impact.
• Configure, maintain, and support enterprise-level network infrastructure.

Skills

Network provisioning

Troubleshooting in live environments

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

CCNA or JNCIA certification

Job description

Network Engineer III Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer III to join our client's team. This is a hands-on role focused on advanced network provisioning and operational support within a fast-paced, high-availability environment. The ideal candidate will work directly with live network infrastructure, performing complex configurations, executing changes, and troubleshooting issues that impact critical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute complex provisioning tasks on live network equipment using approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs), including activities that may result in temporary service interruptions
• Perform circuit grooming, card swaps, and software upgrades
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues quickly to minimize downtime and service impact
• Configure, maintain, and support enterprise-level network infrastructure
• Work directly with production network environments to ensure stability and performance

Network Equipment Experience

• Juniper MX960
• Cisco ASR 9000
• Cisco ME3400

Qualifications

• Previous experience working for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network carrier
• Minimum certification required: CCNA or JNCIA
• Strong hands-on experience with network provisioning and troubleshooting in live environments
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, operational setting
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to process (MOPs)