Network Data Engineer

Company: Commnet Broadband
Location: Castle Rock
Posted on: January 19, 2023

Job Description:

General Purpose and Scope

Commnet Broadband is looking for an experienced Network Data Engineer in a service provider environment that is customer focused to join the team! The successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to meet business critical deadlines, proven time-management and organizational skills, and strong analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail. In addition, they must possess demonstrable documentation skills, ability to multi-task, and work independently.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to)
Implement network solutions for internal and external customers from a design, document, bill of material, and/or statements of work.
Implementation of core & edge network architecture and routing protocols on our Juniper platforms.
Provide Tier 2 support of issues within the commercial network
IP address assignment based on best practices, and documentation
Provide analysis for root cause determination of issues including recommendations for improvements.
Provide technical training individually or in larger group settings.
Write, peer review, and the implement Methods of Procedure (MOPs).
Working directly with our equipment vendors quoting/negotiating equipment pricing, resolving technical issues, and research/requesting feature enhancements.
Quote and request purchase orders internally based on equipment needed to meet a design and within the departmental budget.
Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

Working knowledge of Juniper networks gained through relevant experience, vendor training, and/or college or technical/vocational school coursework.
BS/BA and 2 years of experience; or Associates Degree and at least 3 years work experience in related field or equivalent related work experience.
2 years hands on practice and working knowledge in a Juniper/Cisco environment, on routing (BGP/OSPF/ISIS), Security (FW, IDP,IPS, etc.), WAN routing technologies.
1 Year implementing, and testing MPLS, EVPNs, VPLSs & EPLs in a Juniper based service provider environment.
1 Year implementing, and testing enterprise campus LAN & branch solutions, VoIP, 802.11 wireless technology, including trends and the latest state of the art architecture reference models for both cloud and premise-based solutions.
Active certification of Juniper JNCIS-SP or above
Demonstrate knowledge and experience using Juniper MX, ACX, EX or QFX, & SRX equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

Active Juniper JNCIP-SP or above or Cisco CCNP or above certificate.
Familiarity with standalone Virtual Machines OS (VMWare ESX and NSX, Linux OS, as well as Open Source KVM) ,
Familiarity with cloud-based solution and implementation models (especially using AWS, Azure and Google).
Familiarity with configuration, testing, and turn up automation in the above environments.
Experience with designing service provider internet access architecture.
Experience with Security as a Service with multiple security OEMs a plus
Experience with SNMP, Telemetry, CFM and LFM is a plus
Experience with DDOS mitigation, intrusion detection, and prevention a plus
Experience with mobile technologies (2G/3G, 4G and beyond) geo-redundancy routing methods.

About the Company:

Commnet has been the backbone of rural networks in the United States for decades. We enable or directly deliver high-quality broadband communications services to Tribal Communities and Rural America, driving digital inclusion and providing access to education, work, healthcare, safety, entertainment, and community connectivity. If you have visited the rural west, it is most likely that you have roamed on a wireless segment of our network. If you have needed healthcare or emergency services in these areas, your data likely moved across our fiber. If you know any children or college students studying for a brighter future, we are the network team running connections behind the scenes to support their education. Through the power of partnerships, we enhance the effectiveness of our efforts. Working with local stakeholders means better service to tribal communities, rural telecommunication companies, organizations, and government agencies. Commnet works to enhance the lives of real people through any available avenue we can find. With an eye on the future, Commnet is bringing coverage and faster fiber connections to more communities and partners, facilitating a better and more connected future for everyone.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hiring Compensation Range: $105k - $124k (compensation determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Benefits: Commnet is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) to promote overall health, wellness, and financial security for you and your family. Benefits include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, short/long term disability coverage, Parental Leave, emergency travel assistance, 401k, and remote/hybrid work benefit. All employees also get access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and general wellness issues.

**A Note to Agencies** All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Commnet Broadband (the Company) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of the Company, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by the Company for this position and a valid agreement with the Company is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Company agency engagement process is hired , no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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