Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TEKsystems is a technology and business services provider. They are seeking an IP Network Engineer I to remotely support, implement, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and monitor carrier-grade IP/MPLS network infrastructure while collaborating with network operations and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Support the implementation, maintenance, and operation of IP/MPLS network infrastructure
- Assist with testing and validating network technologies and configurations in lab and production environments
- Participate in network upgrades, deployments, and documentation efforts
- Troubleshoot network issues and work with senior engineers to resolve complex problems
- Collaborate with network operations and engineering teams to help maintain reliable and scalable network services
- Monitor network performance and assist with identifying opportunities for improvement
Skills
- 4-5 years of experience in networking, telecommunications, ISP, or carrier Ethernet environments
- Foundational understanding of IP networking concepts and network engineering principles
- Knowledge of routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, or IS-IS
- Familiarity with MPLS concepts and carrier networking technologies
- Understanding of Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, STP, and LACP
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work remotely and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Eagerness to learn new technologies and grow within a network engineering career path
- Hands on experience working with routers and switches, preferably Nokia/Alcatel platform
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Nokia NRS I certification or other entry-level networking certifications (CCNA, JNCIA, etc.)
- Exposure to data center networking and transport technologies such as fiber, microwave, or cellular networks
- Experience working in a service provider or telecommunications environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Fully remote position
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