Remote Fiber Network Engineer — NOC & Troubleshooting

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and troubleshoot core and access networks, including FTTP broadband delivery. You will work with carrier-class equipment, servers, and Wi‑Fi devices, providing support to team members and customers.

This is a full-time, remote role requiring after-hours on-call participation. The role involves configuring monitoring systems, developing detailed MOPs, deploying public Wi‑Fi, and assisting in Linux/Windows server administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a network engineer role.
• 2+ years’ experience with Juniper MX and QFX product lines.
• Experience deploying and managing a Service Provider network (certifications a plus).
• Experience with Nokia 7750 routers and related SR OS configurations.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in telecommunications or networking preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with fiber optics, GPON, XGS-PON
• Experience working with BGP, MPLS, DHCP, VLANs, Static and Dynamic Routing Protocols, VPNs, VRRP, ERPS.
• Linux administration skills a plus.
• Other networking-related credentials a plus (i.e. CCIE, CCNP, Network+)
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, configuration, enhancement, and troubleshooting of IQ Fiber's core and access networks.
• Support field engineers in the deployment and expansion of IQ Fiber's FTTP broadband delivery network.
• Escalate critical network conditions to Technical Operations and Outside Plant staff.
• Configure, manage, and optimize network monitoring and alerting systems.
• Create and administer detailed MOPs for maintenance and upgrades of network equipment.
• Deploy and support public Wi-Fi network services.
• Assist in administering and maintaining Linux and Windows servers and applications.
• Provide tier 3 technical support as part of the IQ Fiber NOC.
• Act as a resource for tier 2 technicians in providing technical support for residential and business broadband services.
• Support NOC supervisor in optimizing performance.

Skills

Network engineering

Juniper MX/QFX

BGP/MPLS/VPNs

Linux administration

NOC/on-call experience

Tools

Nokia SR OS

Linux servers

Job description

IQ Fiber is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and troubleshoot core and access networks, including FTTP broadband delivery. You will work with carrier-class equipment, servers, and Wi‑Fi devices, providing support to team members and customers.

This is a full-time, remote role requiring after-hours on-call participation. The role involves configuring monitoring systems, developing detailed MOPs, deploying public Wi‑Fi, and assisting in Linux/Windows server administration.