Network Engineer – Cisco and Juniper / ISP & Fiber Optics

Broadband Connect LLC • Upper Marlboro, MD

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About The Position

We are seeking a Network Engineer with 3+ years of experience in networking, ISP (Internet Service Provider) environments, and fiber optic infrastructure. The ideal candidate will design, deploy, and maintain high-availability networks, troubleshoot complex Layer 2/3 and optical issues, and support the day-to-day operations of our service delivery infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Cisco or Juniper network engineer.
• Proven experience in an ISP, carrier, or service provider environment.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, STP).
• Familiarity with fiber optic technologies: single mode/multi-mode, DWDM/CWDM, SONET/SDH, OTDR testing, and optical power budgets.
• Experience with Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and/or IOS-XR platforms.
• Experience with Juniper Junos software platforms
• Ability to troubleshoot Layer 2/3 issues independently.
• Valid driver’s license (if field work is required).

Nice To Haves

• Cisco CCNA/CCNP (or higher) certification.
• Experience with network automation tools (Python, Ansible, Terraform).
• Familiarity with network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG, Nagios, Cisco Prime/DNA Center).
• Experience with carrier-grade equipment (Juniper, Nokia, Cisco) is a plus.
• Understanding of VoIP/SIP trunking or telecom services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work under pressure during outages and escalate appropriately.
• Team-oriented with a proactive, ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls in ISP and enterprise environments.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance, including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, and IP routing/switching.
• Support fiber optic infrastructure: troubleshoot physical layer issues, interpret OTDR/loss measurements, and coordinate with field teams on link provisioning and repairs.
• Manage WAN/LAN circuits, VPNs (IPSec/Dynamic), VLANs, QoS, and carrier interconnects.
• Perform root cause analysis on network incidents, escalate to vendors/carriers as needed, and document resolutions.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams (Visio/Draw.io), and configuration backups.
• Assist in capacity planning, upgrades, and migrations (e.g., IOS/IOS-XE/IOS-XR, ASR/Catalyst/Nexus platforms).
• Collaborate with NOC/operations teams to ensure SLA compliance and minimize downtime.
• Implement and enforce network security best practices (ACLs, NAC, firewall policies).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level