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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Threshold, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Proxmox, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, VoIP, Unix, Ubuntu (Operating System), Network Operating System (NOS), Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Debian Linux, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Elasticsearch, FreeBSD, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Local Area Networks, Windows Servers, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Service Pack, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtual Machines, Wide Area Networks, Zabbix, Data Logging, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Scripting, Office365, Firewalls (Computer Science), Containerization, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Splunk, Docker, Vmware - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d9e0966db0fe6e8f ## About the Role * Eight or more years of industry experience as a Network Engineer, Network Administrator, or in a comparable networking role. * Telecommunications industry experience is strongly preferred. * Strong written and verbal English communication skills. * In-depth understanding of TCP/IP and routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF. * Strong working knowledge of the OSI model and ability to troubleshoot TCP/IP networks using physical and software diagnostic tools. * Demonstrated proficiency in planning, deploying, and troubleshooting WANs, LANs, firewalls, DNS, VLANs, static and dynamic IP addressing, and VPNs. * Experience supporting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Oracle OCI. * Deep understanding of Metro Ethernet services and terminology, including EPL, EVPL, UNIs, NNIs, and IEEE 802.1ad. * Strong understanding of network operating systems, including Arista EOS, Cisco IOS XR, Ciena SAOS, Fortinet FortiOS, and Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS. * Experience with virtualization and container technologies, including VMware, KVM, Proxmox, Docker, and Microsoft Hyper-V. * Proficiency in Linux and UNIX system administration, including deployment, troubleshooting, updates, and security patching. * Experience with Microsoft and Unix-based operating systems, including Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, FreeBSD, and Windows Server. * Experience with administration in Office365 suite of solutions. * Knowledge in scripting languages and other automation tools such as Python, Bash, Ansible, or others. * Ability to independently analyze systems and networks, develop designs, and plan implementations. * Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies quickly. * Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment. * Experience with monitoring and logging tools, including Splunk, Zabbix, and the Elastic Stack. * Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams. * Strong customer-service mindset and ability to communicate professionally with individuals at all organizational levels. ## Description This is a primarily remote position open to candidates in the Seattle, WA Metro, and Greater Puget Sound, WA areas of the United States. This role reports directly to company leadership and works closely with internal operations, sales, provisioning, and customer support teams daily., * Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot a highly available IP/BGP telecommunications network. * Configure and install routers, switches, firewalls, and related network devices. * Configure, implement, and troubleshoot customer telecommunications services, including DIA, DWDM, Metro Ethernet, and other offerings. * Monitor key network indicators, including performance, device health, availability, status, and integrity. * Manage and maintain the company's Zero Trust and SASE security suite, supporting deployment, configuration, troubleshooting, and planning. * Maintain and troubleshoot network-related hypervisors and virtual machines. * Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows servers. * Develop and maintain automation for network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, validation, and operational tasks. Regularly evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of automated processes. * Research and evaluate new network technologies and recommend network equipment purchases during infrastructure refresh cycles. * Serve as a technical leader by providing consulting services to Threshold Communications customers. * Assist with troubleshooting network issues and act as the highest point of technical escalation. * Create custom solutions for customers as part of the sales engineering role, with limited capacity. * Assist with Threshold Communications' VoIP platform, including hosted PBX, SIP trunking, and related VoIP services. * Maintain accurate technical documentation. 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