Network Engineer V

American IT Systems • Redmond, WA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Provide technical and operational guidance and oversight to IP or Optical network deployments ensuring that projects are delivered on time and with quality. Facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation. Build and execute comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of IP or Optical network deployment projects. Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLAs to measure program success. Manage relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring that they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Data center engineers, Network engineers, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. Establish and maintain regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into program performance, risks, and opportunities. Someone who is able to see the big picture, ability to work backwards to identify issues and create clarity Operational excellence- data collection & analysis to provide current program views to leadership

Requirements

• Deep Technical Expertise in IP or Optical Networking
• Mastery of IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies (e.g., routing, switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, optical transport).
• Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and innovate within complex network environments.
• Experience with IP OR Optical deployments is essential. The candidate does not need both, but needs either IP or Optical experience.
• Program & Project Management for Network Deployments
• Proven track record managing large-scale network infrastructure projects.
• Skills in building and executing deployment scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
• Experience defining, tracking, and analyzing KPIs (deployment speed, quality, efficiency, SLAs).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate technical discussions and drive alignment.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Ability to provide clear, regular reporting and insights to senior management and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Automation and Network Orchestration
• Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Python scripting, or Terraform.
• Ability to automate deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks for greater efficiency.
• Cloud Networking Knowledge
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid network architectures.
• Experience integrating on-premises networks with cloud environments.
• Security Best Practices
• Knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, encryption, and compliance.
• Experience implementing security controls in large-scale network deployments

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational guidance and oversight to IP or Optical network deployments ensuring that projects are delivered on time and with quality.
• Facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation.
• Build and execute comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of IP or Optical network deployment projects.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLAs to measure program success.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring that they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Data center engineers, Network engineers, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into program performance, risks, and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed