Network Engineer
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Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Network Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial, open source, and in-house developed software systems used to support the Service Provider Networks. The candidate must have proven experience installing, configuring, and administering new and existing Element Management Systems (EMS) within the telecom industry. You will enhance existing systems and services to run on next-generation platforms and guide multiple projects through the full lifecycle from concept and design to testing and implementation.
This is a remote position with a preference in: Hudson, Ohio; Lincoln, Nebraska; Concord, North Carolina; or Little Rock, Arkansas.
What You'll Do:
- Demonstrate adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Own projects end-to-end, from initial concept to final implementation.
- Estimate project level of effort, costs, and required tasks.
- Manage and deliver solutions across multiple concurrent projects.
- Influence and drive projects toward successful completion.
- Provide constructive feedback on business processes supporting applications and services.
- Collaborate with peer organizations and operations teams to ensure project success for all stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; or a minimum of 7 years of IT/Engineering experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience with Linux administration.
- Minimum 3 years' experience with database administration.
- Minimum 3 years' experience with Kubernetes administration.
- Minimum 2 years' experience with containers.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in development or Linux shell scripting.
- Experience with LDAP, Radius, SSO, OAuth, SAML, and multifactor authentication.
- Experience with network elements such as routers, switches, OLTs, ONTs, DSLAMs, optical service nodes, etc.
- Experience with SNMP, Netconf, IPFIX (Netflow), Telegraf for telemetry monitoring.
- Proficiency in working with APIs, including REST/JSON and OpenAPI standards.
- Experience with databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, Sybase, InfluxDB, Snowflake, and Postgres.
- Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware, KVM, and OpenStack.
- Familiarity with cloud and SaaS technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Snowflake.
- Strong knowledge of telecommunications and service provider industry.
- DevOps mindset and experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Git, repositories, and AI agents.
- Experience with Python or Perl is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Azure DevOps (ADO).
- Must be a Team Player with the ability to mentor others.
- Self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills.
Benefits & conditions
Physical Tasks- Standing Occasionally: 0-33% | Walking Occasionally: 0-33% |Sitting Continuously: 67-100% | Bending: Occasionally: 0-33% | Crouching: Occasionally: 0-33% | Pushing-Pulling: Occasionally: 0-33% | Carrying: Occasional: 0-33% | Reaching Above Head: Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering >1-15 lbs: Occasionally: 0-33% | Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: Continuously: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: frequently: 34% - 66%
Audio Visual Needs - Hearing: Continuously: 67-100%| Near Vision: Continuously: 67-100% | Far Vision: Occasionally: 0-33% | Peripheral Vision: Occasionally: 0-33%
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Computer, Printer, Telephone, Basic Office Supplies, Copier
The starting compensation range for this job is $90,700 to $121,400.
Our Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
- 401K Plan
- Health & Flexible Savings Account
- Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
- Educational Assistance Plan
Uniti is an equal opportunity employer. At Uniti, we celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law, and to give full consideration to qualified disabled individuals and protected veterans.
Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.
Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens:Uniti, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance. Non-U.S. citizens are required to provide Uniti with the personal identifying information required to obtain the necessary approval prior to accessing certain systems and/or Uniti's network. If you are not a U.S. citizen, please notify your recruiter or email as soon as possible for information on Uniti's foreign personnel disclosure and approval requirements.
