Sr. Network Engineer

Indatel; Overland Park, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match up to 7%

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work environment

Professional development & training

Certification reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Travel reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

INDATEL Services, LLC is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to own the security posture of carrier networks and internal systems. The role spans routing, firewall policy, incident response, and Linux tooling with opportunities for automation and cross‑functional projects.

You will work in a small, hands-on team handling day‑to‑day network operations, service delivery, and security initiatives, including SR‑MPLS deployments and NIST CSF aligned efforts. Remote/onsite options may vary by project.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Engineer III) of hands-on network engineering experience.
• Solid routing and switching fundamentals: BGP, OSPF/IS-IS, MPLS/SR‑MPLS, carrier Ethernet.
• Experience administering firewalls, VPNs, and network access controls.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity operations: log analysis, incident response, vulnerability management.
• Linux administration on common distros (RHEL/Rocky, Debian/Ubuntu).
• Scripting in Python or Bash; APIs for automation and provisioning.
• Strong documentation and customer-facing communication.
• Carrier or service provider background; rural broadband/ILEC is a plus.
• Experience with Ciena platforms and SR‑MPLS deployments.
• SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security tools familiarity.
• Network automation with Ansible, NETCONF/RESTCONF; Netmiko/NAPALM libraries.

Responsibilities

• Network Engineering & Operations: provision, test, and support Ethernet and IP/MPLS services.
• Administer firewalls, VPNs, and network segmentation for carrier and corporate networks.
• Cybersecurity: monitor, triage, and respond to security events; incident response.
• Systems, Linux & Automation: manage Linux tooling, scripting, and automation tasks.
• Special Projects: lead or support network upgrades, migrations, and new service rollouts.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Routing & Switching

Linux administration

Python/Bash scripting

Security incident response

Vulnerability management

Documentation & communication

Vendor/tool evaluations

Network automation

Education

Certifications (CCNP/Security+/CySA+/RHCSA/JNCIS/CISSP)

Tools

Ciena platforms (5170/5164/8114)

Ansible

NETCONF/RESTCONF

Git

SIEM tools

Job description

Connecting America - All of It

Position Title: Sr. Network Engineer

Reports To: Director of Engineering

Company Name: INDATEL Services, LLC | www.indatel.com

Position Location: 10955 Lowell Avenue, Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66210

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Part/Full/Contract: Full

Position Summary

INDATEL Services is looking for a well-rounded Sr. Network Engineer who can operate across network engineering, network security, and cybersecurity. This role owns the security posture of our carrier network and internal systems while contributing to day-to-day network operations, service delivery, and special projects. The right candidate is comfortable in a small, hands‑on team where the work spans routing and switching one day, firewall policy and incident response the next, and Linux tooling or automation scripting after that.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Engineering & Operations
  • Provision, test, and support carrier Ethernet and IP/MPLS (SR-MPLS) services, including circuit test and turn‑up, adds/moves/changes, and outage recovery.
  • Support and troubleshoot Ciena‑based transport and packet platforms across the network.
  • Partner with the NOC on escalations, root cause analysis, and restoring customer services with a customer‑experience‑first mindset.
  • Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and IP address management.
• Network Security
  • Administer firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, and network segmentation for the carrier network and corporate environment.
  • Harden network elements: AAA (TACACS+/RADIUS), role‑based access, secure management plane, and configuration standards.
  • Run vulnerability scanning and patch/lifecycle management for network infrastructure.
  • Support routing security practices (prefix filtering, RPKI) and DDoS detection/mitigation.
• Cybersecurity
  • Monitor, triage, and respond to security events using SIEM and log analysis tools.
  • Participate in incident response: containment, remediation, root cause, and lessons learned.
  • Conduct periodic security assessments and support compliance and audit activities aligned to frameworks such as NIST CSF.
  • Contribute to security policies, standards, and awareness across the organization.
• Systems, Linux & Automation
  • Administer Linux servers supporting network tooling (monitoring, syslog, NetFlow, DNS/NTP).
  • Support internal IT systems, virtualization, and identity/access management.
  • Build scripts and automation (Python, Bash, Ansible, APIs) for provisioning, monitoring, reporting, and repetitive operational tasks.
  • Use version control (Git) for scripts and configuration artifacts.
• Special Projects
  • Lead or support cross-functional projects: network upgrades, migrations, new service rollouts, security initiatives, and vendor/tool evaluations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years (Engineer II) or 5+ years (Engineer III) of hands‑on network engineering experience.
• Solid routing and switching fundamentals: BGP, OSPF or IS‑IS, MPLS/SR‑MPLS, carrier Ethernet.
• Hands‑on experience administering firewalls, VPNs, and network access controls.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity operations: log analysis, event triage, vulnerability management, incident response.
• Linux administration experience (RHEL/Rocky, Debian/Ubuntu, or similar).
• Scripting ability in Python and/or Bash; comfort working with APIs.
• Strong troubleshooting discipline, clear documentation habits, and the ability to communicate technical issues to customers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Carrier or service provider experience; rural broadband/ILEC environment a plus.
• Experience with Ciena platforms (5170, 5164, 8114) and SR‑MPLS deployments.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security tools.
• Network automation experience (Ansible, NETCONF/RESTCONF, Python libraries such as Netmiko/NAPALM).
• Relevant certifications or progress toward them: CCNP, Security+, CySA+, RHCSA, JNCIS, or CISSP.

Compensation

This position has a competitive base salary and bonus structure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 7%
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Flexible work environment
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Industry certification reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Business travel reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development

At INDATEL, we believe our employees are one of the three pillars of our success. We are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports our team members and their families.

As a member of a growing organization, employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help shape the future of the company, and contribute to expanding connectivity solutions that serve communities, businesses, and government agencies across the United States. If you want to be a part of our growing team, don’t hesitate to contact us. INDATEL Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.