Network Engineer (Network Services)

LEDGENT
United States
2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
Northern Sotho
Job source

Tech stack

Access Network Border Gateway Protocol Cloud Computing Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems Python (Programming Language) Network Layer Network Architecture Network Planning and Design Routing Network Service
+8 more
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) IP Peering Computer Network Operations Juniper Information Technology Performance Monitor Open Network Automation Platform Cisco

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Network Engineer to play a key leadership role in designing, scaling, and evolving high-performance backbone and access networks. This individual will combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking to drive long-term network architecture, reliability, and performance.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, mentor engineering teams, and serve as a technical authority influencing both internal initiatives and external partnerships., <>Network Planning & Architecture

  • Lead the design and evolution of optical, Layer 2, and Layer 3 networks to meet increasing bandwidth, performance, and resiliency requirements
  • Develop and maintain technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and configuration policies
  • Perform traffic engineering and capacity planning to guide long-term infrastructure investments
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation

<>Technical Leadership & Strategy

  • Act as a subject matter expert and architectural authority for core and edge network environments
  • Translate business and organizational priorities into scalable network solutions
  • Identify systemic risks and proactively lead cross-functional solutions
  • Represent the organization in technical forums, partnerships, and industry engagements

<>Collaboration & Execution

  • Partner with Network Operations, Security, and Program teams on deployments, troubleshooting, and network improvements
  • Support end-to-end lifecycle of network services, from design through implementation and optimization

<>Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers
  • Lead design reviews, share best practices, and foster continuous learning across the team

<>Automation & Tooling

  • Drive adoption of network automation for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring
  • Evaluate and improve network visibility, telemetry, and performance tools

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and architecture
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS
  • MPLS technologies, including Segment Routing
  • VPN services: L2VPN, IPVPN
  • Traffic engineering and large-scale network design
  • Experience with major networking vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or Nokia
  • Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead technical initiatives, and enforce best practices
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders, * Experience with DWDM / optical transport platforms (e.g., Cisco NCS series or similar)
  • Familiarity with network automation frameworks and tools (e.g., Python, NSO, NetBox)
  • Experience designing and managing IP peering strategies with cloud, content, or service providers
  • Background working in large-scale, distributed, or research-oriented network environments

Benefits & conditions

  • Hybrid work setting
  • Standard schedule: Monday-Friday, business hours
  • Occasional evening/weekend work based on operational needs
  • Periodic travel for conferences, collaboration, and industry engagement

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