Associate Engineer, SRE IP

Optimum

$66K — $109K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Media Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 1-2 years of experience in network administration, operations, or SRE-related work
  • Internship or project experience with routing and switching is a plus
  • Understanding of IP networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, VLANs
  • Familiarity with routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS and MPLS
  • Hands-on exposure to carrier-grade platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or Arista)
  • Scripting experience (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks is desirable

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the health and performance of IP transport networks
  • Support day-to-day operations, including configuration changes and maintenance
  • Assist with troubleshooting incidents related to routing protocols and VPN services
  • Execute runbooks and follow standard operating procedures for incident response
  • Develop basic automation scripts to reduce manual tasks
  • Collect and analyze metrics, logs, and alarms from monitoring systems
  • Participate in an on-call rotation with guidance
  • Document troubleshooting steps, network changes, and lessons learned
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable network services

Benefits

  • Competitive pay based on job-related factors
  • Opportunity to work with senior engineers and gain mentorship
  • Exposure to advanced network technology in a supportive environment
  • Hands-on experience with large, carrier-grade networks
  • Participation in an on-call rotation to enhance skills and knowledge
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking an entry to mid-level IP Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE I) to join our IP Engineering team. This role is designed for early-career professionals with a foundation in network administration who are eager to build expertise in network reliability engineering. As a Level 1 IP Network SRE, you will support the monitoring, operation and stability of core IP transport systems. You will work with senior network engineers to automate repetitive tasks, respond to incidents, and scale and secure large, carrier-grade IP networks.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor the health and performance of IP transport networks (core, edge, and aggregation).
  • Support day-to-day operations, including configuration changes, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
  • Navigate and assist with troubleshooting incidents related to routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS), MPLS, and VPN services.
  • Execute runbooks and follow standard operating procedures for incident response and escalation.
  • Develop basic automation scripts (Python, Bash) to reduce manual network tasks.
  • Collect and analyze metrics, logs, and alarms from monitoring systems.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation with guidance and mentorship.
  • Document troubleshooting steps, network changes, and lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Security, and other Operations Teams) to deliver reliable network services.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Media Technology, engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • Preferred 1-2 years of experience in network administration, operations, engineering, or SRE-related work
  • Internship or project-based experience with routing and switching is a plus
  • Understanding of IP networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
  • Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and MPLS concepts
  • Hands-on exposure to carrier-grade platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or Arista) is desirable
  • Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation tasks is desirable
  • Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, etc.)
  • Awareness of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $66,830.00 - $109,793.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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