Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vero Fiber provides fiber optic-based broadband services to underserved and unserviceable communities. The Senior Network Engineer will design, implement, optimize, and secure the FTTH network while ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. The role also leads complex initiatives, supports troubleshooting, mentors engineering and NOC staff, and contributes to long-term network planning.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable network infrastructure to support residential and small business FTTH services
- Develop and deploy configurations for routers, switches, servers, firewalls, and other core network equipment
- Collaborate with OSP, Field Operations, and NOC teams to ensure network readiness, capacity planning, and efficient service delivery
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies and architectures that enhance network performance and cost efficiency
- Monitor network performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues to maintain optimal uptime
- Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for critical network events
- Maintain complete and accurate technical documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
- Oversee automation efforts to streamline network management and improve response times
- Implement and enforce network security measures, including access control, authentication, and traffic segmentation
- Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards related to data integrity and network security
- Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for the network engineering and NOC teams
- Support training and development of junior engineers and technicians
- Provide input into strategic network planning and assist leadership with long-term technology roadmaps
- Partner with vendor representatives and consultants to manage escalations and optimize vendor support relationships
- Identify opportunities for improvement in network design, automation, and operational processes
- Recommend and test new tools or methodologies to enhance network observability and performance
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that enable network scalability, cost efficiency, and enhanced customer experience
Skills
- 5+ years of experience as a Senior Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or similar role in a service provider or broadband environment
- Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCDP or equivalent
- In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, and other core routing and switching protocols
- Experience with network operating systems (e.g., JUNOS, Cisco IOS)
- Familiarity with network monitoring and diagnostic tools (e.g., LibreNMS network tools)
- Solid understanding of network security principles and access control frameworks
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities with a proactive and ownership-driven mindset
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- This role requires occasional travel up to 10% of the time for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or project activities
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with night or weekend availability as needed to fulfill the core duties of the role, including to fulfill an on-call rotation
- This position requires the ability to participate in an after-hours on-call rotation
- This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment
- This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time
Benefits
- This position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, based on individual performance and company profitability.
- 4 Medical plans with employer contributions for employees and dependents
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan + employer match
- 15 PTO days, 9 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays
- This is a Remote position.
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