Job Description
Job Description
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Strata Networks is seeking a skilled Network Engineer with a strong emphasis on IP network design, implementation, and optimization. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in core IP technologies, including BGP routing, IPv6 deployment, MPLS architectures, and DWDM transport systems. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing our network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance for mission-critical applications. Familiarity with leading equipment vendors such as Cisco, Calix, and Ekinops is essential to support our diverse multi-vendor environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and troubleshoot IP-based networks, with a focus on BGP routing protocols for multi-homed environments and peering optimization.
- Implement and maintain IPv6 migration strategies, including dual-stack configurations and transition mechanisms to ensure future-proof connectivity.
- Implement and manage MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) networks for traffic engineering, VPN services (L2/L3), and QoS prioritization to support voice, video, and data applications.
- Integrate and optimize DWDM systems for high-capacity fiber optic transport.
- Administer Cisco network equipment, including routers, switches, and firewalls, using IOS/IOS-XE,IOS-XR, NX-OS, etc.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support network operations and ensure successful project delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience or certifications).
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in IP network engineering, with proven expertise in BGP (eBGP/iBGP, route maps, communities), IPv6 (addressing, tunneling, OSPFv3), MPLS (LDP/RSVP-TE, SR, VRF), route reflectors, and DWDM (optical channel provisioning, OTN).
- Familiarity with automation and orchestration tools (e.g., NETCONF/YANG, REST APIs) for network provisioning.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with occasional fieldwork as required.
- Extended computer use and irregular work hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines.
About Strata Networks
Strata Networks is the leading telecommunications provider in the Uintah Basin, offering broadband, wireless, and fiber-optic services. Our mission is to connect communities through innovative technology and reliable service. We take pride in fostering a professional environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and excellence.