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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Zayo Group LLC - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,100.0 - $146,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Synchronous Optical Networking, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Network Configuration and Change Management - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=acf19a7e0a5a7153 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience. * Minimum 7 (seven) years working in a service provider role * Optical vendor certifications preferred (Ciena / Infinera / Nokia) * Technical Project Management experience * Proficient with SONET/DWDM Network Configurations * Must have experience with Ciena 6500 /Infinera/Alcatel PSS-32/16. * Ability to create/modify DWDM/SONET services (DS3 to 100GIG) * Flexible schedule to support the deployment of after-hours maintenance requests * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, conveying technical language in a concise manner. * Detail oriented. * Flexible and adapts well to a constantly changing environment ## Description Zayo is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to be responsible for providing advanced technical support to maintain products and services, perform testing and coordination, use of CLR, vendor management, escalations, and other duties related to maintaining the network. Our Senior Network Engineer works independently under minimal supervision. Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments requiring alternative analysis, innovation, and judgment. Assumes all routine tasks for major or multiple projects, and is periodically called upon to make un-reviewed decisions., * Performs advanced troubleshooting/diagnostics to identify problem areas for resolution. * Works directly with the NCC and TAC for overall health of the network. * Tracks trouble resolutions, provides ticket updates and other information to customers. * Runs tests, checks processes, and manages complex repair coordination activities. * Leads the technicians and dispatches field technicians to provide maintenance/repairs and service. * Performs remote testing, coordinates off-net testing, and performs escalations. * Interacts with customers; attends customer meetings, and maintains knowledge of customer needs. * Gathers information and provide network data analysis. * Provides technical consultation/coaching, and mentoring for technicians and staff. * Participates in quality control, performance/process improvement measurement & tracking: assists in developing policies & procedures. * Assists in identifying training needs. * Works directly with vendors as required for special network deployments. * Constantly watches the network for issues and alerting the NCC when one is identified. * Runs scripts across the network looking for inconsistencies or required updates. * Works directly with telemetry when console access to all devices is not provided or down. * Works directly with Coresupport/Engineering on network integrations and special projects. * Creates and deploys Maintenance Requests for after-hours network augments. ## Related Videos - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Best Paying Remote Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/255-best-paying-remote-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)