Senior Network Engineer – Carrier-Grade Core Network

Wabash Valley Power Alliance; Greenfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education reimbursement

In-house training and ongoing development

Job summary

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer III to design and maintain their next-generation service provider network. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in supporting service provider networks.

You will manage complex routing systems, oversee network services like DNS and DHCP, and support 100G transport networks. Candidates with strong expertise in BGP, MPLS, and Cisco platforms are encouraged to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact!

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related experience for a Bachelor's degree holder.
• At least 10 years of related experience for an Associate's degree holder.
• Extensive experience supporting service provider networks.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and upgrade core service provider network devices.
• Support and optimize 100G and 400G transport networks.
• Manage DWDM systems, MPLS networks, and private/public eBGP peering.
• Maintain public IPv4 and IPv6 addressing infrastructure.
• Research, test, and deploy emerging service provider technologies.

Skills

BGP and OSPF routing protocols

MPLS environments

Complex routing and network design

Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms

Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics

Linux-based network services including DNS, DHCP, and TACACS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

NineStar Connect is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer III to design and maintain their next-generation service provider network. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in supporting service provider networks.

You will manage complex routing systems, oversee network services like DNS and DHCP, and support 100G transport networks. Candidates with strong expertise in BGP, MPLS, and Cisco platforms are encouraged to apply. Join us in making a meaningful impact!