NineStar Connect - Network Engineer III

Wabash Valley Power Alliance • Cooper Corner, IN

1h

About The Position

NineStar Connect is looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer III to help design, maintain, and evolve our next-generation service provider network. If you're passionate about complex routing, carrier-grade infrastructure, and building reliable networks that serve thousands of customers, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a Network Engineer III, you'll play a key role in the design, operation, and advancement of NineStar's core network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 8 years of related experience, or Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of related experience
• Extensive experience supporting service provider networks
• Strong expertise in BGP and OSPF routing protocols
• Strong expertise in MPLS environments
• Strong expertise in Complex routing and network design
• Strong expertise in Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms
• Strong expertise in Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Strong expertise in Linux-based network services including DNS, DHCP, and TACACS
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher
• CCNP Service Provider concentration strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Configuring, maintaining, and upgrading core service provider network devices
• Supporting and optimizing 100G and 400G transport networks
• Managing DWDM systems, MPLS networks, and private/public eBGP peering
• Maintaining public IPv4 and IPv6 addressing infrastructure
• Researching, testing, and deploying emerging service provider technologies
• Providing advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for network operations
• Administering critical network services including DNS, DHCP, TACACS, and monitoring platforms
• Developing and maintaining accurate network documentation
• Training and mentoring fellow engineers and technical staff
• Contributing to long-term network architecture planning and strategic initiatives

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• paid parental leave
• short term disability
• long term disability
• life insurance
• profit sharing
• various service discounts
• reimbursement funds for continuing education
• in-house training and ongoing development
• paid incentives for wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree