Optimum ยท 9 hours ago
Lead Site Reliability IP Engineer
Plano, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expOptimum is a leader in the connectivity sector, seeking a skilled Lead IP Site Reliability Engineer to design, implement, and maintain complex IP networks. The role involves optimizing high-capacity IP networks for scalability and reliability, while collaborating with teams to deliver new services and support operational reliability.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead the team for the configuration and support of enterprise and customer premises routers
Configure and support enterprise and customer premises routers
Apply a range of IP/MPLS technologies, including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, LDP, quality of service, and MPLS-TE / Segment Routing, in production environments
Develop engineering guidelines for Fulfillment and Operations to deploy new hardware and services for customers
Work with multidisciplinary teams to manage projects and coordinate efforts to ensure the timely deployment of new services
Evaluate equipment, select devices, conduct pilot tests, and design networks to ensure reliability and support network expansion
Assist with deploying new IP services, systems, applications, and architectures through installation, configuration, integration, evaluation, testing, documentation, and training
Define and compile the methods of procedures and documentation to help personnel install, maintain, and remove network equipment
Collaborate with change management to assess impacts, validate networks, create MOPs, and execute activities
Provide Layer-3 support and advice to other departments
Monitor network utilization trends to anticipate growth and avoid congestion
Support capacity modeling and documentation for scaling decisions
Perform network capacity planning and upgrades
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or equivalent work experience
Experience working in a Service Provider environment, focusing on commercial services
Experience in network design and implementation
Experience with routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, ISIS). CCNP or equivalent certification
Knowledge of MPLS (L2VPN and L3VPN)
Proficiency in scripting or coding for network automation languages, such as BASH, Python, PHP, etc., is highly recommended
Knowledge of IPv4 and IPv6. An understanding of ARIN rules and guidelines for ISPs is desired
Strong writing and documentation skills, with experience in creating engineering guidelines and procedures
Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
Monitor network utilization trends to anticipate growth and avoid congestion
Support capacity modeling and documentation for scaling decisions
Perform network capacity planning and upgrades
Preferred
A background in systems integration and element management systems is a plus
Familiarity with fiber optic technology and transport networks
Project management skills are a plus (Jira experience preferred)
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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