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# NineStar Connect - Network Engineer III

- **Company:** Ninestar Connect
- **Location:** Greenfield, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, System Configuration, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Service, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Computer Network Operations, Information Technology, Cisco
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=139595507995957c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Telecommunications network troubleshooting?, Do you have a Associate's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 8 years of related experience, or

 * Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of related experience
 * Extensive experience supporting service provider networks
 * Strong expertise in:
 + BGP and OSPF routing protocols
 + MPLS environments
 + Complex routing and network design
 + Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms
 + Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
 + Linux-based network services including DNS, DHCP, and TACACS
 * Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Certifications

 * CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher
 * CCNP Service Provider concentration strongly preferred

## Description

NineStar Connect is looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer III to help design, maintain, and evolve our next-generation service provider network. If you're passionate about complex routing, carrier-grade infrastructure, and building reliable networks that serve thousands of customers, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As a Network Engineer III, you'll play a key role in the design, operation, and advancement of NineStar's core network infrastructure, including:

 * Configuring, maintaining, and upgrading core service provider network devices
 * Supporting and optimizing 100G and 400G transport networks
 * Managing DWDM systems, MPLS networks, and private/public eBGP peering
 * Maintaining public IPv4 and IPv6 addressing infrastructure
 * Researching, testing, and deploying emerging service provider technologies
 * Providing advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for network operations
 * Administering critical network services including DNS, DHCP, TACACS, and monitoring platforms
 * Developing and maintaining accurate network documentation
 * Training and mentoring fellow engineers and technical staff
 * Contributing to long-term network architecture planning and strategic initiatives


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