Network Engineer II

VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC • Inverness, CO

4d • $91,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

In 1994, three visionaries turned a Bulletin Board Service with six modems and a 56k connection to the internet into a regional broadband powerhouse. Becoming a premier internet provider in the Rocky Mountain Region didn't come easy. It takes being as tough as the terrain. With a focus on rural service, Visionary has found a niche untapped by larger service organizations. In fact, this focus often means Visionary offers the service with the customer in mind and financial benefit as a distant second.

Visionary Broadband seeks a qualified individual to fill the role of Network Engineer II. This full-time position will join the team at Visionary Broadband, one of the top internet service providers in the Rocky Mountain region.

Requirements

• 2-5 years applicable experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with service providers is highly preferred.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA or higher are preferred (or active pursuit thereof).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (includes on-call pay, tower climbing bonuses, commission eligible position, company annual bonus plan)
• Comprehensive benefits package (available the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment) including 2 medical plan choices, dental, vision and HAS (with high-deductible medical plan)
• 401k with a dollar for dollar match up to 6%
• Voluntary short and long-term disability, life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Pay and Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees