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# Tier 3 IP Network Engineer - L4

- **Company:** Lancesoft, Inc.
- **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Apple IOS, Border Gateway Protocol, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private LAN Services, Internet Protocol, IP Routing, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, SAP Sales and Distribution, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Juniper, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e1eb0234-317d-416c-83c4-18bcc51ff1c3/senior-network-engineer

## About the Role

Experience: 8+ years of network engineering experience, The ideal candidate will have strong experience with IP routing, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, VPLS, VRFs, L3VPN, and Cisco networking technologies, along with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues in a high-pressure environment., * Bachelor's degree in Networking, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
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 * 8+ years of professional network engineering experience with IP networks.
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 * 6+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing IP/MPLS network architectures.
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 * Strong hands-on IP configuration and troubleshooting experience., * Experience with BGP route policies, route leaking, AS path manipulation/prepending, local preference, communities, and related BGP attributes.
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 * Experience with OSPF redistribution, metrics/costs, route maps, and troubleshooting.
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 * Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routing and switching platforms.
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 * Experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, and Nexus platforms is highly desirable.
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 * Experience with carrier-grade technologies such as MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, VPLS, and SDN/SD-WAN.
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 * Experience with network capacity planning, network upgrades, and performance optimization.
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 * Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for troubleshooting complex network issues.
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 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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 * Strong technical presentation and documentation skills.
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 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Visio.
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 * Ability to work effectively in confidential and high-pressure environments.
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 * Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain the required Public Trust / MFN State Clearance.
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 * CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification.
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 * Experience with Cisco IOS-XR and IOS-XE.
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 * Experience with Cisco GetVPN.
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 * Experience with Juniper, Arista, F5, or other leading network vendors.
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 * Experience with SD-WAN technologies.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Tier 3 IP Network Engineer / Network Planning Engineer to support critical IP backbone and customer network infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex enterprise and carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks., This position provides 3rd-level (highest-level) technical support for IP backbone and customer routing issues and will work closely with engineering, NOC, and customer-facing teams.