Senior Network Engineer

Hamilton Barnes ?; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing Internet Service Provider is seeking a skilled Network Engineer to design and support core IP network infrastructure. This senior role allows you to optimize and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols while ensuring high availability. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in ISPs or telecom settings, strong hands-on knowledge of BGP and OSPF, and the capability to lead technology upgrades. This position offers the chance to take ownership of network evolution while contributing to a dynamic team in Indiana.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience in an ISP or telecom environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with IP routing and switching.
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support core IP network infrastructure.
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols.
• Monitor and resolve complex network issues.

Skills

Network engineering experience in an ISP, telecom, or service provider environment

IP routing and switching

Routing protocols knowledge (BGP, OSPF)

Troubleshooting large-scale networks

Documentation and communication skills

Tools

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Join a growing Internet Service Provider where network engineering is at the core of the business, not an afterthought. This senior-level role offers the chance to design, optimize, and scale a high-performance IP network that directly impacts thousands of customers. If you’re looking for real ownership, modern infrastructure, and the opportunity to shape how a network evolves as the company grows, this is a place where your expertise truly matters.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support core, aggregation, and access IP network infrastructure
• Configure, optimize, and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS as applicable)
• Ensure network performance, reliability, scalability, and high availability across the ISP footprint
• Lead network upgrades, expansions, and technology refresh initiatives
• Monitor and resolve complex network issues, providing Tier III escalation support
• Collaborate with NOC, engineering, and operations teams to improve network stability and processes
• Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices
• Evaluate new technologies, vendors, and architectures to support network growth
• Participate in capacity planning and long-term network strategy

Required Skills

• 5+ years of network engineering experience in an ISP, telecom, or service provider environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with IP routing and switching in production networks
• Deep knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF (MPLS a plus)
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting large‑scale, high‑availability networks
• Proven ability to design, implement, and maintain scalable network infrastructure
• Familiarity with network monitoring, performance analysis, and fault management tools
• Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment and handling escalations
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross‑team collaboration skills

If you're interested in this position, please apply with your updated resume!