Resident Network Engineer – Service Provider Routing – freelance – remote – Dallas, Texas, USA

Comgent; Texas; Remote; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Comgent seeks a Resident Network Engineer to support service-provider production networks. You will combine hands-on Junos troubleshooting with design validation, network health reviews and operational guidance.

Working closely with customer teams, you will develop a practical understanding of the network and the processes used to keep services available. This remote, 12-month freelance assignment requires 6–10 years of experience, strong routing protocols, and the ability to communicate clearly

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience preferred.
• Junos CLI; TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS-TE, RSVP, LDP, IPv6, peering policy, L3VPN, VPLS, MVPN, Ethernet/802.1Q, QoS/CoS; Ansible, YAML, PyEZ, Python.
• Technology environment: MX, PTX, ACX.
• Education: Engineering or Computer Science bachelor/master, or equivalent.
• Use and evaluate engineering design tools, review technical specifications and designs, and apply empirical analysis, modelling and testing methods to validate solutions.
• JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE/CCNP/CCIE; strong crisis communication.

Responsibilities

• Investigate network and equipment faults, raise vendor technical support cases and track pre-production and production issues through to resolution.
• Run information‑gathering and technology workshops to understand network designs, explain incidents and discuss proposed solutions.
• Assess network health and advise on platform configurations, software features and operational best practices.
• Develop operating procedures, configuration standards, fault‑diagnosis guidance and implementation plans that support reliable production services.
• Produce regular written reports covering design work, equipment and network problems, case progress and workarounds.
• Train customer design, implementation and support personnel, and share lessons with engineering colleagues to reduce the risks of major upgrades and network changes.

Skills

Junos CLI

TCP/IP

MPLS

OSPF

IS-IS

BGP

MPLS-TE

RSVP

LDP

IPv6

peering policy

L3VPN

VPLS

MVPN

Ethernet/802.1Q

QoS/CoS

Ansible

YAML

PyEZ

Python

MX

PTX

ACX

Education

Engineering/CS bachelor/master, or equivalent

Tools

MX

PTX

ACX

Job description

Resident Network Engineer – Service Provider Routing – freelance – remote – Dallas, Texas, USA

Contract | Comgent | United States

Job Information

Standard Business working Hours yes

IT Services

Work Experience 5-7 years

City Dallas

State/Province Texas

77590

Special Considerations

Start Date: Immediately (pending offer and onboarding)
Duration: 12 months initially
Work Location: remote
Customer Site Address: TBC

Job Description

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

Comgent is seeking a Resident Network Engineer to support service-provider production networks. You will combine hands‑on Junos troubleshooting with design validation, network health reviews and operational guidance. Working closely with customer teams, you will develop a practical understanding of the network and the processes used to keep services available.

Assignment

• Engagement: freelance / contract
  
• Work arrangement: Remote
  
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
  

Responsibilities

• Investigate network and equipment faults, raise vendor technical support cases and track pre-production and production issues through to resolution.
  
• Run information‑gathering and technology workshops to understand network designs, explain incidents and discuss proposed solutions.
  
• Assess network health and advise on platform configurations, software features and operational best practices.
  
• Develop operating procedures, configuration standards, fault‑diagnosis guidance and implementation plans that support reliable production services.
  
• Produce regular written reports covering design work, equipment and network problems, case progress and workarounds.
  
• Train customer design, implementation and support personnel, and share lessons with engineering colleagues to reduce the risks of major upgrades and network changes.
  

Requirements

• Relevant experience: 6–10 years of experience preferred.
  
• Junos CLI; TCP/IP, MPLS, OSPF, IS‑IS, BGP, MPLS‑TE, RSVP, LDP, IPv6, peering policy, L3VPN, VPLS, MVPN, Ethernet/802.1Q, QoS/CoS; Ansible, YAML, PyEZ, Python.
  
• Technology environment: MX, PTX, ACX.
  
• Education: Engineering or Computer Science bachelor/master, or equivalent.
  
• Use and evaluate engineering design tools, review technical specifications and designs, and apply empirical analysis, modelling and testing methods to validate solutions.
  
• JNCIS/JNCIP/JNCIE/CCNP/CCIE; strong crisis communication.
  

Strong analytical, customer‑facing and presentation skills are needed. You should be able to translate complex requirements into practical solutions and communicate effectively during incidents, including with senior stakeholders.