Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2)

Segra; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending/Health Savings Plans

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating

Volunteer days, parental leave

Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity,

Job summary

Segra is seeking a qualified Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) to join our team in Kansas City, hybrid role requiring three days in the office and two remote days.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in networking, telecom experience, and hands-on with Cisco, Ciena, or Nokia equipment, plus Layer 2 provisioning and CLI proficiency. You will support DIA/MPLS and related services while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of networking engineering experience.
• Experience in Telecommunications industry.
• Experience with Cisco, Ciena, Nokia equipment.
• Experience with Layer 2 provisioning and CLI.
• Experience with DIA, MPLS, fiber-to-the-cell, ISIS, BGP, VLAN tagging, UNI, EVC, Type 2.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth support for SEGRA Networks, IP, and Ethernet Networks.

Skills

Layer 2 provisioning

Networking engineering

CLI

Telecommunications industry experience

MPLS

BGP

VLAN tagging

ISIS

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

OcularIP

Navigator

SolarWinds

Job description

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) to join us in a full-time capacity.

Location Requirement:

The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.

Role Overview:

This position provides in-depth support for the SEGRA Networks, IP, and Ethernet Networks. The Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) will have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within one of the functional areas of the organization, identified in the Skill Discipline Matrix provided below.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in networking engineering
• Must have prior Telecommunications industry experience
• Experience with one or more of the following equipment: Cisco, Ciena, Nokia
• Prior experience working in Layer 2 provisioning

• Must have prior experience with command-line interface (CLI)

• Experience with customer services such as DIA, MPLS, fiber-to-the-cell, ISIS, BGP, VLAN tagging, UNI, EVC, Type 2, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with customer services such as DAI, MPLS, fiber-to-the-cell, ISIS, BGP, etc.

• Prior experience with E-Line and ELAN doing tasks such as provisioning, testing, and/or troubleshooting
• Preferred experience with tools such as OcularIP, Navigator, and Solarwinds

• Prior experience working installation/activation calls for customer data services
• Provisioning experience with Ciena equipment associated with SAOS 6, 8, 10.
• Must be able to demonstrate provisioning experience for Ring and Linear Services
• College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience.
• 6+ years troubleshooting higher level Network Hardware and provisioning.
• 6+ years in network operations environment or related job.
• Extensive understanding of either the Data or Transport disciplines in the Skill Matrix.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Proficiency with various computer applications and Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Word and Excel.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must have the ability to utilize a computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods of time.
• Must be detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management, and team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Must be able to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time-sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.
• Must be analytical and have proven problem-solving abilities.

About Segra:

Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.

At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.

Benefits Overview:

Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
• Volunteer days, parental leave
• Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance

Our Commitment to Equality:

Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary Range: $74,340 - $87,000

Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.