Senior IP Network Engineer – Backbone & MPLS

Optimum Communications Inc.

Lake Havasu City (AZ)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Optimum Communications Inc. is seeking a highly skilled IP Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced IP networks across a multi-state region. You will optimize performance, ensure scalability and minimal latency while supporting MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IPv6 capabilities.

The role requires CCNP or equivalent, experience in ISP environments, and strong documentation skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable services and participate in 24x7 on-call

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or equivalent.
CCNP required or equivalent experience; CCIE plus
Experience working in a Service Provider / ISP environment supporting commercial or enterprise services
Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, ISIS)
Experience with MPLS-TE, L2VPN, L3VPN, and traffic engineering concepts
Experience with IPv4 and IPv6
Experience writing Engineering guidelines and procedures
Familiarity with fiber optic technology and transport networks
Scripting languages are recommended (such as BASH, Python, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a 24x7 operational environment with on-call rotation
Proven ability to troubleshoot large-scale outages under pressure and meet SLA commitments

Responsibilities

Performs engineering activities with specific knowledge and skills associated with IP Routing Protocols and technologies (OSPF, ISIS, BGP, MPLS-TE, QoS).
Develops and executes detailed network designs for IP Backbone architectures in support of ISP and commercial service delivery infrastructure.
Creates test plans; tests and validates functionality, management, and performance for existing and new technologies supporting metro, regional, and backbone IP networks.
Designs and tests for IP service integration, including internet, VPN, VoIP, and video delivery services over IP/MPLS networks.
Determines, tests, and validates code functionality to be used in the production network for all IP routers and various Ethernet switches across multiple vendors.
Conducts equipment evaluations, equipment selection, pilot testing, and network designs to ensure reliability and scaled expansion of the network.
Supports deployments of new IP services, systems, applications, and architectures with strict adherence to SLAs and change management policies.
Partners with change management for impact identification, network validation, MOP creation and execution of activities in a live production ISP network.
Defines and compiles methods, procedures, and documentation to support personnel in installation, maintenance, and removal of network equipment.
Coordinates with regions to ensure the network is available and configured to exceed market demand and customer growth requirements.
Applies best practices pertaining to router security design, including authentication, access lists, and control plane protection.
Acts as an escalation from our NOC for critical network incidents and customer-impacting outages.