Resident Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required

DataField Technology Services

• $110K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance required.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with service provider routing and switching.
  • Strong background in troubleshooting production network environments.
  • Experience in network automation and DevOps practices.
  • Proficiency in scripting or programming for automation solutions.
  • Sound knowledge of IP networking and service provider technologies.
  • Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical operational support for large-scale service provider networks.
  • Troubleshoot complex routing and switching issues, including hardware and software.
  • Manage network operations, maintenance, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Analyze network problems to identify root causes and propose solutions.
  • Collaborate with engineering and operations to address escalated issues.
  • Adhere to best practices in network architecture and implementation.
  • Create and maintain automation solutions to enhance network reliability.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the U.S.
  • Full-time contract position with potential for extension.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale service provider network environments.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge network automation and DevOps practices.
Full Job Description
Current TS / SCI with CI Polygraph REQUIRED for this role

Job Type: Contract
Location: Remote - U.S.
Schedule: Full-time
Contract: Contract opportunity with potential for extension

* Must be based and legally authorized to work in the United States*

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly technical Resident Engineer to support large-scale service provider network environments. This is a customer-facing role focused on network routing and switching, operational support, network automation, and DevOps.

The ideal candidate will have strong service provider networking experience combined with hands-on automation skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex production environments.

What You'll Do
  • Provide technical operational support for large-scale service provider network environments.
  • Troubleshoot complex routing, switching, hardware, software, and network performance issues.
  • Support network operations, maintenance, upgrades, migrations, and major changes.
  • Analyze network issues, identify root causes, and develop effective corrective actions.
  • Work closely with engineering, operations, and technical stakeholders to resolve escalated issues.
  • Support network architecture, implementation, and operational best practices.
  • Develop and maintain network automation solutions to improve consistency, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Use scripting and DevOps practices to automate network configuration, validation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
  • Integrate automation into existing network operational workflows.
  • Develop technical documentation, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Participate in technical discussions and communicate complex networking concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve network reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.


Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • Strong hands-on experience with service provider routing and switching.
  • Experience supporting large-scale production network environments.
  • Strong troubleshooting and operational support experience.
  • Experience with network automation and DevOps methodologies.
  • Scripting/programming experience used to automate network operations.
  • Ability to develop practical automation solutions that integrate with existing operational processes.
  • Strong understanding of routing, switching, IP networking, and service provider technologies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineering and operations teams.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Comfortable working in high-pressure production and escalation environments.


Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to work on large-scale service provider networking and network automation initiatives in a highly technical environment. The role combines traditional network engineering with modern automation and DevOps practices, making it a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys both network operations and automation.

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