Network Engineer (Peering)

iSoftTek Solutions • Boston, MA

5d

About The Position

Deploy, configure, and maintain large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure across data centers, Points of Presence (POPs), edge, backbone, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure. Provide onsite network support and expertise within local data center campuses and offer remote support for POP sites, collaborating with vendor support teams. Schedule and execute network maintenance, repairs, or upgrades, with minimum impact on production networks. Turn up new circuits and collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot out-of-service or faulty circuits. Maintain accurate documentation and database updates to reflect changes in the network.

Requirements

• Minimum CCNA/JNCIA certification; CCNP (Routing and Switching) preferred.
• Familiarity with PoP infrastructure concepts including MMR, cross connect, peering, cage, patch panel, and ODF.
• Proficient in fiber-optic technology, cable and connector types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.
• Experience in ordering cross connects and local patches from vendors like Equinix, Interxion, Telehouse, etc. across the region.
• Hands-on experience in Edge capacity provisioning and decommissioning.
• Skilled in network optimization, including re-stripes, migrations, and capacity upgrades.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with networking protocols such as BGP, LACP, IS-IS, and MPLS.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Expert troubleshooting skills with the capacity to analyze complex situations under pressure.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with external peers, vendors, and internal teams.
• Programming and scripting capabilities are highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic global team environment with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, self-motivated, with a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum CCNA/JNCIA certification; CCNP (Routing and Switching) preferred.
• Programming and scripting capabilities are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure across data centers, Points of Presence (POPs), edge, backbone, and content delivery network (CDN) infrastructure.
• Provide onsite network support and expertise within local data center campuses and offer remote support for POP sites, collaborating with vendor support teams.
• Schedule and execute network maintenance, repairs, or upgrades, with minimum impact on production networks.
• Turn up new circuits and collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot out-of-service or faulty circuits.
• Maintain accurate documentation and database updates to reflect changes in the network.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees