Network Engineer (Transport Planning & Migrations)

Bold Business; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business is seeking a detail-oriented Network Engineer (Transport Planning & Migrations) to ensure the integrity of our transport network. This fully remote position involves optimizing network assets, driving circuit migrations, and reclaiming capacity by auditing the network. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, extensive knowledge of transport equipment, and experience with network inventory management systems. Join us in shaping the future of our network operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on knowledge of network layers and a wide variety of transport equipment.
• Proven experience with network inventory management systems.
• Ability to translate high-level planning packages into granular, executable engineering cutsheets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep-dive data cleansing of Network Element Equipment.
• Utilize Turn Over Packages to develop detailed Migration Circuit Plans.
• Prepare precision design updates and cutsheets with minimal impact on service availability.

Skills

Transport Expertise

Inventory Mastery

Planning Precision

Analytical Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

Visio

BlueCrush

AutoCAD

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a precision-driven Network Engineer (Transport Planning & Migrations) to join our Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be the primary architect of our transport network’s integrity, moving beyond high-level theory into the tactical execution of circuit migrations and hardware optimization. You will take ownership of the end-to-end A-to-Z circuit lifecycle—from identifying stranded assets and 0% utilized circuits to designing complex cutsheets that transition our network into its next generation of capacity.

This is a 100% remote position open to qualified talent located anywhere within the United States.

What You’ll Do

• Optimize Network Assets: Conduct deep-dive data cleansing of Network Element Equipment; reconcile physical inventory with logical records to ensure a "single source of truth."
• Drive Circuit Migrations: Utilize Turn Over Packages (TOP) and Mid-Range Plans (MRP) to develop detailed Migration Circuit Plans for transport circuits.
• Engineer Path Solutions: Identify strategic "turn points" in existing paths and design new equipment routes from the turn point to the core site.
• Execute Grooming Plans: Prepare precision design updates and circuit groom cutsheets, ensuring zero-to-minimal impact on service availability.
• Reclaim Capacity: Audit the network to remove "stranded" cross-connects and decommission circuits with 0% utilization to pave the way for new growth.
• Collaborate & Solve: Act as the technical lead in resolving JEOPS (Joint Engineering & Operations) gaps and planning hurdles.

What You Should Have

• Transport Expertise: Extensive hands‑on knowledge of network layers and a wide variety of transport equipment (e.g., DWDM, SONET, Optical Mesh).
• Inventory Mastery: Proven experience with network inventory management systems (e.g., Granite, Netcracker, MSS) and reconciling complex equipment records.
• Planning Precision: Ability to translate high-level planning packages into granular, executable engineering cutsheets.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to identify capacity needs and troubleshoot logical vs. physical pathing discrepancies.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Industry Certifications: CCNA/CCNP Service Provider, Nokia NRS, or Ciena specialized certifications.
• Tools: Proficiency in Visio, BlueCrush, or AutoCAD for network path visualization.
• Environment: Previous experience in a Carrier, ISP, or large‑scale Data Center Interconnect (DCI) environment.