Network Sustainment Engineer II

Segra; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

FSA/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Vacation/PTO

Paid holidays

Floating holidays

Volunteer days

Parental leave

Legal insurance

Accidental coverage

Hospital indemnity

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Job summary

Segra is seeking a qualified Network Sustainment Engineer II for a full-time, hybrid role based in Columbia, SC. The position focuses on supporting Transport, Packet, and Management Networks and OSS functions, with design, development, testing, and implementation responsibilities across the network domain.

Required candidates will have 4–6 years in OSS/network operations, strong knowledge of MPLS/BGP/Segment Routing, and a related engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years deploying and managing OSS systems, network operations, or engineering environments.
• Experience with MPLS, BGP, Segment Routing, Layer 2/3.
• Understanding of Data, OSS, or Transport disciplines.
• 4-6 years of professional level experience in related field.
• CCIE/CCNP/CCNA or MEF/Security+ certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement all components, equipment, and software within the network OSS function.
• Provide in-depth support for Transport, Packet, and Management Networks and OSS functions.
• Perform administrative work related to projects and assignments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Network Sustainment Engineer II 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 of the company's Transport, Packet, and Management Networks and OSS functions. 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 below. Design, develop, test, and implement all components, equipment, and software within the functional area of the organization. Performs administrative work relating to projects and assignments.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years deploying and managing OSS systems, network operations, or engineering environment or related job.
• Must have experience in areas such as MPLS, BGP, Segment Routing, Layer 2, and Layer 3
• Understanding of either the Data, OSS, or Transport disciplines.
• College degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4-6 years professional level experience.
• CCIE/CCIE Service Provider, CCNP/CCNP Service Provider, CCNA, MEF-SNCP, MEF-CECP, MEF-SDCP, CISSP, CISA, or Security+ (CompTIA) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 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.

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

• 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

$86,205.00 - $102,000

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.