Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Contract) in Ashburn

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Ashburn, United States of America
9 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Ashburn, United States of America

Tech stack

Link Aggregation (Ethernet)
Automation of Tests
Bash
Border Gateway Protocol
Computer Networks
System Configuration
Perl
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Firmware
IPv4
IPv6
Javaserver Pages
Python
Network Troubleshooting
Network Architecture
Routing
Open Shortest Path First
Ruby
TCP/IP
Virtual Local Area Networks
Juniper
Cisco networks

Job description

We are looking for a Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer to support network provisioning, PoP deployments, and ongoing operations across a large-scale, high-availability network environment for one of our top tech clients in the Bay Area. This role blends hands-on field work with remote operational support and close collaboration with engineering, vendors, and logistics teams., * Support network provisioning, PoP deployments, maintenance, and upgrade activities

  • Perform circuit turn-ups, device configuration, testing, deployment, and decommissioning

  • Troubleshoot network issues related to peering, transit, transport, and circuit connectivity; escalate to SMEs as needed

  • Diagnose interoperability, configuration, and performance issues across network infrastructure

  • Verify cross-connects, coordinate circuits, and validate optical power levels prior to commissioning

  • Maintain and audit patch panel inventory across in-scope PoPs

  • Track and manage network asset inventory and firmware compliance

  • Partner with network engineering, vendors, and logistics teams to integrate new equipment

  • Support project timelines for network turn-ups and expansions

  • Track request and incident queues to ensure timely resolution

  • Contribute to documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Strong foundation in networking concepts, routing, and switching

  • 5-7 years of relevant work experience

  • Hands-on experience with protocols such as TCP/IP, VLANs, STP, CDP, LACP, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, and EIGRP

  • Experience with IPv4 and IPv6 configurations

  • Solid understanding of fiber-optic infrastructure

  • Experience working with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Arista networking platforms

  • Background supporting service provider, WAN, or large enterprise network environments

  • Experience with troubleshooting or automation scripts (Python, Linux/Unix shell, JSP, Ruby, or Perl)

  • Field experience in PoPs, metro networks, colocation facilities, or enterprise environments

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • Certifications such as CompTIA, CCNA/JNCIP, or CCNP/JNCIP are a plus

Network Circuit Provisioning and Operations Engineer (Contract) in Ashburn

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