Network Engineer IV

Job Requirements Melbourne, FL Public Trust Polygraph not specified Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience) $120,000 - $150,000

Job Description Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Tier 3 Engineer to support critical enterprise and carrier-grade network infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with IP networking, MPLS technologies, Cisco routing/switching platforms, and advanced troubleshooting in high-availability environments. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, optimizing, and supporting complex network solutions while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate technologies and network designs to support critical infrastructure and customer requirements
• Implement network solutions aligned with customer objectives and operational needs
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and technical discussions to resolve complex network challenges
• Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and training materials for engineering and NOC teams
• Ensure operational excellence and high availability of network systems and components
• Define and implement best practices for network performance, optimization, and capacity management
• Identify opportunities for automation and network optimization initiatives
• Conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs), service trials, and system integration testing
• Support network planning and recommend upgrades based on network trends and operational analysis
• Travel as required for customer meetings, integration planning, and deployment activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline
• 6+ years of experience in network engineering with IP networks OR 3+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Strong experience designing, implementing, testing, and supporting enterprise IP networks
• Experience architecting LAN, WAN, and intranet solutions for large-scale distributed communications systems
• Experience peering with Tier 1 ISPs and troubleshooting Internet routing issues using looking glass tools
• Hands-on experience configuring and supporting IP network infrastructure

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with MPLS, ISIS, QoS, BGP, VPLS, AS prepending, route policies, route leaking, local preference, and BGP community configurations using Cisco XR
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting OSPF redistribution, route-maps, and cost optimization using Cisco XE
• Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR903, ISR3, ASR99xx routers, and Cisco Nexus switches
• Experience with Cisco GetVPN technologies
• Experience with carrier-grade networking technologies including Carrier Ethernet, MPLS, and SDN
• Strong troubleshooting experience with Layer 2, Multicast, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, HSRP, Ethernet, Optical, and TDM environments
• Experience with leading network vendors including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and F5

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and delivering technical presentations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a

Security Clearance Preferred Qualifications:

• CCNP or other advanced networking certifications preferred
• Experience planning, implementing, verifying, and troubleshooting enterprise LAN/WAN environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise network operations and infrastructure best practices group id: encode N Name Hidden Recruiter Apply now