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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** NATIONAL TELEPHONE CO-OP ASSN - **Location:** East Central Indiana, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Network, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Internet Service Provider, Network Monitoring, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Dynamic Routing, Computer Networking Systems, XGS-PON, Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** August 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.ntca.org/job-center/network-engineer-88 ## About the Role We are looking for someone who takes ownership of problems, communicates clearly, and is comfortable managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-moving environment., * Three or more years of hands-on experience in network engineering, network operations, telecommunications, or enterprise networking. * Strong understanding of TCP/IP, subnetting, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing, and switching. * Experience troubleshooting network problems across physical, data-link, and network layers. * Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments. * Ability to methodically troubleshoot problems and identify root causes. * Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. * Ability to work independently, prioritize competing issues, and take ownership through resolution. * Ability to work on-site in Straughn, Indiana., * Experience working for an internet service provider, telecommunications company, or similar network operator. * Experience with BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, or other dynamic routing protocols. * Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Adtran, or comparable network platforms. * Experience with GPON, XGS-PON, fiber-access networks, or optical troubleshooting. * Experience with VoIP, SIP, or carrier-grade voice platforms. * Experience with virtualization, network monitoring, and performance-analysis tools. * Associate or bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, telecommunications, or a related field. * Relevant certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or equivalent practical experience. ## Description * Monitor the availability, performance, and reliability of broadband, voice, and supporting network infrastructure. * Troubleshoot routing, switching, packet loss, latency, connectivity, and service-degradation issues. * Diagnose network problems across Layers 1, 2, and 3. * Configure, maintain, and support routers, switches, and related network equipment. * Troubleshoot route advertisements and routing-table issues involving protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS. * Assist with fiber-access platforms, customer authentication, GPON/XGS-PON, and other service-provider technologies. * Support Linux, Windows, and virtualized server environments. * Investigate network outages and coordinate restoration efforts with internal teams, field personnel, upstream carriers, and vendors. * Assist with troubleshooting voice and VoIP service-quality issues. * Review network performance and recommend improvements that increase reliability, capacity, and security. * Create and maintain network diagrams, standard operating procedures, change records, and troubleshooting documentation. * Participate in planned network maintenance and respond to urgent network issues when necessary. * Communicate technical issues and customer impact clearly to both technical and nontechnical team members. ## Related Videos - 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