About the Role
We are seeking Senior Network Engineers to support large-scale service provider and data center network environments. In this customer-facing role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor, supporting network operations, troubleshooting complex issues, planning deployments, validating solutions and ensuring high network performance and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain large-scale network infrastructures based on Juniper MX and Routing Director platforms.
- Plan, test, and assist with network deployments, upgrades, and implementation activities.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact for operational issues and escalations.
- Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, hardware, and software problems, coordinating resolutions with support teams and JTAC.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide technical documentation, reports, and recommendations.
- Deliver technical training, briefings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- Collaborate with customer and internal engineering teams to improve network performance and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering, operations, or architecture roles.
- Strong experience supporting large-scale ISP, service provider, or data center environments.
- Advanced knowledge of:
- BGP, OSPF, Multicast
- MPLS, RSVP, LDP, MPLS-TE
- L2VPN, L3VPN, Pseudowires
- EVPN, VXLAN, GRE, and tunneling technologies
- Experience with WAN transport technologies and network design.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills.
- Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments and manage technical escalations
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Juniper networking solutions, particularly MX and Routing Director.
- Juniper or equivalent networking certifications.
- Knowledge of automation, DevOps, and network programmability.
- Experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, NETCONF, gRPC, PyEZ, or related automation tools.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
Additional Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance required.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Remote position with approximately 25% travel to customer sites as needed.
- Preference will be given to candidates located in CA, MD, VA, or DC.
PLEASE NOTE: Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this position. Candidates must currently reside in the specified location and be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.