Senior Engineer, Terrestrial Network

SES•McLean, VA

31d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Terrestrial Network Engineer to lead the design, procurement, implementation, and optimization of terrestrial transport networks that support critical communications infrastructure. This role is responsible for managing terrestrial circuit procurement and vendor relationships, while working closely with provider’s engineering teams to design and validate physically diverse backbone connectivity solutions. Working collaboratively with Network Engineering, Network Operations, Service Delivery, Procurement, and external service providers, the engineer will drive the successful delivery of reliable, resilient and cost-effective terrestrial connectivity that meets business requirements, customer expectations, and operational resilience objectives. The role requires timely decision-making, strong technical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage complex projects and competing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in telecommunications, transport network engineering, carrier services, or related network infrastructure roles
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and managing terrestrial transport networks, including MPLS, Ethernet, DWDM, wavelength, and dark fiber services
Strong understanding of carrier network architectures, route diversity principles, and high-availability network design
Experience managing circuit procurement, vendor relationships, carrier escalations, and service delivery processes
Ability to interpret network diagrams, fiber route maps, KMZ files, and infrastructure diversity reports
Knowledge of routing and transport technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IP Transit, Layer 2 and Layer 3 services

Nice To Haves

Experience with Terrestrial service providers, or global network environments
Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Ciena, or similar networking platforms
Knowledge of network monitoring and management tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Design, procure, implement, and optimize terrestrial transport and backbone network solutions supporting critical communications infrastructure
Lead end-to-end circuit lifecycle management, including feasibility analysis, vendor selection, ordering, provisioning, testing, acceptance, renewals, and disconnects
Collaborate with carrier engineering teams to design and validate physically diverse network routes, ensuring resiliency and minimizing single points of failure.
Review and analyze circuit routing documentation, KMZ files, network diagrams, and provider diversity reports to identify route commonalities and associated risks.
Proactively identify and communicate circuit-related risks, opportunities, impacts, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and leadership
Provide technical support to internal customers including assistance in problem troubleshooting and resolution of network events and outages
Support network modernization initiatives, capacity planning, and technology refresh projects to enhance network performance, scalability, and reliability