Senior Network Engineer
With offices located in both the Upper Peninsula and Northern Part of Michigan, the Senior Network Engineer at Michigan Broadband Services (MBS) will be responsible for technical leadership and planning for future technological needs. In this full-time position you will lead the current team in daily assignments, including monitoring progress while maintaining accountability. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining MBS’s network infrastructure, including core routers, aggregation switches, data center infrastructure, VoIP networks, security systems, and transport networks. You will be tasked with ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our network services, troubleshooting issues, and leading optimization projects. This position requires frequent in-office visits.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Design & Deployment: Designs, installs, and operates all voice, video, data, core and FTTH network and server infrastructure within the service provider network.
- Network Monitoring: Continuously monitor network performance and resolve issues to maintain optimal performance, network capacity, and uptime. Establish and maintain IP-Transit and peering connectivity with selected content providers.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend telecommunication equipment/appliances to support growth and enhance existing systems processes, and the development of new products and services for MBS and its subscribers.
- Monitor network link capacity and forecast areas for future expansion.
- Network Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot broadband systems to include routing/switching equipment, transport equipment, DHCP, DNS & DDOS servers and IP voice switching equipment.
- Security Management: Implement and uphold network security measures in collaboration with IT & Security Supervisor, including firewalls and VPNs, to protect network integrity.
- Collaboration: Work with the IT team and contracted resources to the develop and execute network improvements and optimization initiatives.
- Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of network configurations, changes, and standard procedures.
- Performance Testing: Conduct network performance tests and participate in capacity planning to ensure scalability, including software upgrades, while considering and mitigating customer impact.
- Technology Updates: Stay abreast of the latest networking technologies and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and to provide leading edge products and services to MBS’s customers.
- On-Call Support: Manage the on-call rotation for after-hours network support, including outages.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in network engineering related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Preference given for a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the telecommunications industry.
- Proficient in network routing and switching technologies including VLAN’s, BGP, ISIS, MPLS, L2VPN, OSPF, DNS and DHCP is required.
- Proven understanding of TCP/IPv4 and IPv6, network hardware, network design/troubleshooting.
- Effective verbal and written communications for a diverse range of audiences and settings.
- Experience with operating, provisioning, and maintaining PON, DSL, Active Ethernet access networks.
- Experience with Juniper routing and switching, SONET, and DWDM Core and Transport networks.
- Experience with Metaswitch, Ribbon, SIP, and other voice technologies and platforms preferred.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive wage
- Health, dental and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- PTO and holiday pay
