NineStar Connect
Communications, Energy, Water, Sewer
NetworkEngineerIII
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“Network Engineer III at NineStar Connect. Skills: Service provider networks, Routing protocols, MPLS networks. Configure network devices. Maintain network devices”
What You'll Achieve.
Seek Quality Results
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 8 years of related experience, Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of related experience, Extensive experience supporting service provider networks, BGP and OSPF routing protocols expertise, MPLS environments expertise, Complex routing and network design expertise, Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms expertise, Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics expertise, Linux-based network services including DNS, DHCP, and TACACS expertise, Excellent communication skills, Excellent problem-solving skills, Excellent documentation skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice to Have
CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher, CCNP Service Provider concentration strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Configure network devices
Maintain network devices
Upgrade network devices
Support 100G transport networks
Support 400G transport networks
Optimize 100G transport networks
Optimize 400G transport networks
Manage private eBGP peering
Manage public eBGP peering
Maintain public IPv4 addressing
Maintain public IPv6 addressing
Research emerging technologies
Test emerging technologies
Deploy emerging technologies
Provide advanced troubleshooting
Provide escalation support
Administer monitoring platforms
Develop network documentation
Maintain network documentation
Train technical staff
Mentor technical staff
Contribute to network architecture planning
Contribute to strategic initiatives
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative team environment; Training fellow engineers; Training technical staff
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
Full Job Description
NineStar Connect is an innovative community-minded, communications, energy, water, and sewer cooperative. We provide the infrastructure that empowers thoughtful development and improves quality of place in Central Indiana. We believe that no matter where you choose to live or work, you should have access to high quality utility services that allow you an opportunity to thrive. Career Development: - We value employees that have a desire to learn and provide reimbursement funds for continuing education. We’re also committed to in-house training and ongoing development. Company Benefits: - At NineStar Connect we offer a competitive array of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance along with profit sharing and various service discounts. Wellness: - We offer a variety of wellness programs with paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location. Core Values: - We’re guided by our core values - Act with Integrity, Embrace Differences, Committed to Community, Be Innovative, Make Each Day Meaningful, and Seek Quality Results and we’re looking for team members who share these values! 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
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