Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Finley Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer II to evaluate, design, develop, implement, and commission telecommunications network infrastructure. The role involves collaboration with various teams to deliver secure and reliable network solutions while ensuring compliance with engineering standards.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, design, and commission telecommunications networks from the access layer through the core network
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain fiber optic access and transport systems
- Develop and evaluate Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) from equipment manufacturers and technology vendors
- Develop documentation and implementation plans for network installations, maintenance, and migrations
- Configure and deploy routers, switches, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, load balancers, and related networking equipment
- Implement network security best practices including VLANs, ACLs, firewalls, VPNs, and Network Access Control (NAC)
- Plan, support, and execute network installations, upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure expansions
- Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, standards, and operating procedures
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls, and maintain regulatory and organizational compliance
- Coordinate with vendors, service providers, and project teams throughout equipment procurement, deployment, and support
- Troubleshoot network performance issues and recommend improvements that enhance reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and engineering support staff
- Maintain current knowledge of emerging networking technologies, industry standards, and best practices
- Perform other related duties, as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering preferred; or other degree in combination with directly related equivalent work experience
- 3-6 years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, or supporting telecommunications or enterprise network environments
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and NAT
- Routing protocols including ISIS, OSPF, and BGP
- Switching technologies including VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and EtherChannel
- VPN technologies including IPSec and SSL VPN
- Network security concepts, firewall administration, and secure network design
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts and hybrid infrastructure environments
- A valid motor vehicle driver's license in good standing is required. No DWI/DUI convictions
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines
- Commitment to delivering exceptional service to clients and project stakeholders
- Ability to mentor and support less experienced engineering staff
- Ability to install, rack, cable, and commission networking equipment
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in data centers, central offices, wiring closets, and outdoor telecommunications facilities
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend work during scheduled maintenance windows
- Remote; must live in the United States
- Travel approximately 30% of the time
- Experience with network automation or scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible
- Experience with broadband service provider, electric utility communications, and/or carrier transport networks
- Experience deploying GPON or XGS-PON access technologies
- Experience deploying transport technologies including MPLS, Segment Routing, DWDM, G.8032, and ERPS
- Experience deploying wireless communications systems
- Experience deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting carrier ethernet
- Experience designing and supporting multivendor broadband telecommunications environments including platforms from Adtran, Calix, Ciena, Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ribbon or similar telecommunications networking platforms
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