Sr NOC Network Engineer - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional training and educational"

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to own design, deployment, and optimization of carrier-grade networks. You will guide engineering decisions, mentor junior staff, and help shape expansion plans with automation and modern platforms.

This hybrid role emphasizes hands-on MPLS/EVPN expertise, Cisco IOS-XR, Linux scripting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an ISP/telecommunications or service provider environment.
• Strong expertise with OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, EVPN, and Segment Routing.
• Hands-on with Cisco IOS-XR including ASR9000 and NCS platforms.
• Experience designing, operating and troubleshooting large-scale MPLS networks.
• Proficient Linux administration and Bash scripting.
• Experience with Python automation and related tools (Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, Ansible).
• Knowledge of network security principles and system hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and drive complex technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, provision, and support carrier-grade Internet, Ethernet, MPLS, and SD-WAN services.
• Create, test, monitor, and continuously improve network configurations and performance.
• Design and troubleshoot MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, EVPN, and segment routing environments.
• Implement network security controls and contribute to hardening efforts.
• Develop automation tools and workflows using Python, Ansible, and Linux scripting.
• Lead complex network changes and act as escalation point for incidents.
• Document network architectures, processes, and procedures.
• Collaborate with planning, operations, and engineering on new technologies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and outage resolution.

Skills

OSPF/BGP/IS-IS

MPLS/EVPN/SR

Cisco IOS-XR (ASR9000/NCS)

Linux Bash scripting

Python automation

Automation tools (Netmiko)

Automation tools (NAPALM)

Automation tools (Nornir)

Automation tools (Ansible)

Network security & hardening

Documentation & troubleshooting

Independent work

Tools

Netmiko

NAPALM

Nornir

Ansible

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a trusted telecommunications provider delivering future-focused connectivity solutions for residential and business customers. During a significant period of growth, the organisation offers the opportunity to take ownership of long-term network strategy, lead a multi-disciplinary team, and contribute to expansion plans and executive-level decision-making.

The role provides ownership of complex service provider technologies, the chance to influence architecture and engineering decisions, and the opportunity to mentor engineers while working with modern automation tools and carrier-grade platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design, provision, and support carrier-grade Internet, Ethernet, MPLS, and SD-WAN services.
• Create, test, monitor, and continuously improve network configurations and performance.
• Design and troubleshoot MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, EVPN, and segment routing environments.
• Implement network security controls and contribute to system hardening initiatives.
• Develop automation tools and workflows using Python, Ansible, and Linux scripting.
• Lead complex network changes and serve as an escalation point for critical incidents.
• Document network architectures, processes, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and operations teams on new technologies and network enhancements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and outage resolution activities.

Skills/Must Have:

• 5+ years of experience in an ISP, telecommunications, or service provider environment.
• Strong expertise with OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, L2/L3 VPN, EVPN, and Segment Routing.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XR, including ASR9000 and NCS platforms.
• Experience designing, operating, and troubleshooting large-scale MPLS networks.
• Strong Linux administration and Bash scripting experience.
• Experience with Python automation and tools such as Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, and Ansible.
• Experience with network security principles and system hardening.
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex technical initiatives.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional training and educational reimbursement.
• Long-term career progression within a growing network engineering organization.

Salary:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.