Network Engineer with ISP/Telecom experience- remote

Job Title

Network Engineer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support ongoing network operations and transition initiatives within a service provider environment. This role will be helping maintain and evolve existing network infrastructure while supporting long-term transformation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Support day-to-day operations and maintenance of a Cisco-based network environment, ensuring stability across existing infrastructure during a multi-year transition.
Provide routing expertise within a service provider network, including troubleshooting, optimization, and augmentation of current deployments.
Assist with network evolution efforts, contributing to the migration toward the company s standardized network topology over time.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams to maintain performance KPIs and avoid disruption to ongoing network initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Strong hands-on experience with Cisco routing in service provider environments (SR-level expertise preferred)
Experience with Cisco firewalls and network security fundamentals
Solid understanding of routing, switching, and network infrastructure operations
Ability to work within live production environments focused on maintenance and continuity
Experience supporting or transitioning legacy networks to standardized architectures

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to access layer technologies (Nokia, Adtran)
Background in ISP or telecommunications environments
Experience working in contract-to-hire or hybrid team settings

Additional Notes

Ideal candidate will bring strong Cisco service provider routing experience, as this is the primary gap on the team.