Optimum ยท 6 hours ago
Sr Engineer Site Reliability, IP
Bethpage, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
6+ years expOptimum is a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and they're seeking an experienced Level 3 IP Engineer to design, implement, and support scalable IP transport networks. The role involves resolving complex issues, leading optimization efforts, and driving automation practices to ensure reliable and secure operations.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Design and validate Layer 3 network topologies, addressing schemes, and route policies
Lead troubleshooting of routing issues involving BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and multicast
Monitor network health using telemetry, SNMP, and flow-based tools; respond to anomalies
Implement change requests, maintenance windows, and upgrades with minimal service impact
Automate recurring network tasks (e.g., provisioning, config backups, audits) using Python, Ansible, or other tools
Collaborate with IP architects and security teams to align on policies, segmentation, and access control
Participate in capacity planning, traffic analysis, and latency optimization efforts
Maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, and SOPs for internal use
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support network integration for new services or infrastructure rollouts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
6+ years of experience in IP networking and infrastructure support, with at least 4 years in reliability-focused roles
Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and transport protocols (TCP, UDP, ICMP)
Proficient in infrastructure automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Python scripting)
Experience managing observability platforms (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, SNMP traps)
Strong familiarity with network design principles, IP addressing schemes, NAT, ACLs, and traffic engineering
Experience with hybrid infrastructure (on-prem + cloud), microservice architectures, and SDN
Certifications such as Cisco CCNP/CCIE, Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
Strong documentation and cross-team leadership skills; able to translate technical needs to non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, GitOps, or containerized networking (CNI, service mesh)
Company
Optimum
At Optimum, we believe in the power of connection. We deliver fast internet, mobile, TV, and phone services to millions of homes and businesses.
5001-10000 employees
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