Network Engineer II at VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC

Spokane, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Design, Network Implementation, Network Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Security, Capacity Planning, Documentation, Emerging Technologies, Collaboration, Communication, Problem-Solving, IPv4, IPv6, Routing, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, Technical Recommendations

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Network Engineer II About Us: Becoming a premier internet provider in the Mountain West didn't come easy—it takes being as tough as the terrain. Here at Visionary, we live to tackle the tough broadband obstacles that hold people back. We’re fiercely committed to bringing fiber and wireless solutions to businesses, governments, schools, hospitals, and homes. In 1994, three visionaries turned a Bulletin Board Service with six modems and a 56k connection to the internet into a regional broadband powerhouse. Visionary was the first broadband provider in a dozen rural Wyoming communities, and we’ve taken that know-how to more than 100 communities and more than 30,000 customers today across Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington. Opportunity: We’re seeking a hardworking, down-to-earth, Network Engineer II. Here you’ll have: * Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits * Annual merit-based bonus * The satisfaction of knowing your work truly matters. Job Summary: Network Engineer II plays a critical role in designing and managing the network infrastructure of Visionary, ensuring high-quality internet services are delivered to customers. This role involves tasks such as network planning and design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Network Engineering team collaboration and support while staying updated with emerging technologies to enhance network performance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Network Design and Architecture: * Collaborate within a team to plan network growth and advancement as well as new network additions. * Continued network advancement in existing architectures supporting various functions for redundancy, security, and customer management. * Project ownership with team collaboration to provide effective efforts planning and bringing project success to completion. 2. Network Implementation: * Configure and deploy new network devices according to the approved designs and documentation. * Upgrade and verify network functions on existing devices including services, protocols, and applications. * Design and implement architecture and customer management advancements across multiple systems. 3. Network Maintenance and Monitoring: * Perform regular maintenance tasks like firmware upgrades, patches, and security updates. * Monitor network performance, usage, and security to identify and resolve any issues or potential threats. 4. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: * Diagnose and resolve network-related problems, including connectivity issues, outages, and performance bottlenecks. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to address complex network problems. * Provide escalation assistance to troubleshoot and resolve network issues and support needs. 5. Security and Compliance: * Implement security measures to safeguard the network from cyber threats and attacks. * Collaborate within a team structure to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to network security and privacy. 6. Capacity Planning and Scalability: * Provide network capacity planning as needed for continued network growth and stability. * Evaluate and share network protocol advancements to benefit network and user experience. 7. Documentation and Reporting: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and processes. * Generate regular reports on network performance, incidents, and upgrades for Network Engineering or Management reviews. 8. Emerging Technologies and Trends: * Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in networking. * Provide technical recommendations and methods to enhance network efficiency and performance. * Evaluate many types of network equipment, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and other necessary hardware. 9. Collaboration and Communication: * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Network Support and Administration, Sales Engineering, and Field Service Operations, to ensure seamless service delivery. 10. On-Call Rotation: * Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to provide after-hours support for critical network issues. Respond promptly to incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Qualifications: * 2-5 years applicable experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure. * Prior experience with service providers is highly preferred. * Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered). * Real passion for networking and a strong sense of self-motivation. * Strong desire to contribute to a collaborative and harmonious team environment. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for issue documentation and peer collaboration. * Proficient in using drawing software (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) to create accurate network diagrams. * Solid understanding of the OSI reference model and its practical applications. * Skilled in diagnosing and resolving technical network issues both onsite and remotely. * Proficient in interpreting data from network monitoring tools and systems. * Exceptional problem-solving abilities in dynamic environments. * Advanced knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6 Routing in service provider networks. * Strong command of network protocols including MPLS, PPPoE, DHCP, OSPF, IS-IS, and BGP. * Industry certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA or higher are preferred (or active pursuit thereof). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, marital status, parental status, Pregnancy or maternity status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status or reassignment, veteran's status, political affiliation, age, or disability. Or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or local law. Visionary Communications, Inc. is an EEO Employer- Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

Responsibilities

The Network Engineer II is responsible for designing and managing the network infrastructure to ensure high-quality internet services. This includes network planning, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance while collaborating with the Network Engineering team.