Network Engineer - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A reputable technology firm is seeking a Network Engineer in California, Missouri, to manage enterprise and carrier-level IP/WAN networks. You will enhance network performance through troubleshooting, upgrades, and equipment deployments. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience with Cisco and Juniper technologies. The company offers health benefits, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $125,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing enterprise and carrier-level IP/WAN networks.
• Strong skills in Cisco, Juniper, and Adtran routers and switches.
• Expertise in IP routing and switching (VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS).
• Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Fortigate).
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Napalm) is a plus.
• Knowledge of L2VPN/L3VPN technologies (LDP/MPLS/EVPN/VXLAN).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain network performance across various locations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and voice issues.
• Perform router and equipment upgrades.
• Configure and deploy networking equipment.
• Act as an escalation point for critical network issues.

Skills

Cisco

Juniper

Adtran

IP routing and switching

Firewall technologies

Network automation tools

L2VPN/L3VPN technologies

Education

CCNA

CCNP or CCIE preferred

Job description

Looking for a role where your expertise makes a real impact?

Join a team that values technical skill, problem-solving, and innovation. This Network Engineer role offers hands-on experience with enterprise and provider-level IP/WAN networks. Work with advanced routing, switching, and security technologies while helping businesses stay connected. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise in a supportive, high-performance environment.

Work on complex network operations, troubleshooting and optimizing performance across key infrastructure.

Join a team that values skill and initiative, with clear pathways to advance and take on greater responsibilities.

The company focuses on delivering reliable, high-performance network solutions. They value problem-solving, adaptability, and strong customer relationships. Here, your skills matter, and your work makes a difference.

Applications are being reviewed now—apply today!

Role Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain Central Offices, Data Centers, Points of Presence, and HQ infrastructure to ensure strong network performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and voice issues, minimizing downtime.
• Perform router and equipment upgrades, ensuring seamless transitions for customers.
• Configure and deploy customer networking equipment for optimal performance.
• Act as an escalation point for critical network issues, providing expert support.

Required Skills and Experience

• 3+ years managing enterprise and carrier-level IP/WAN networks.
• Strong skills in Cisco, Juniper, and Adtran routers and switches.
• Expertise in IP routing and switching (VLANs, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS).
• Experience with firewall technologies (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Fortigate).
• Familiarity with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Napalm) is a plus.
• Knowledge of L2VPN/L3VPN technologies (LDP/MPLS/EVPN/VXLAN).
• CCNA required; CCNP or CCIE preferred.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and a supportive work environment.

Salary

• $100,000–$125,000 (based on experience).