JOB SUMMARY

Ezee Fiber is seeking an accomplished and technically proficient Engineer, Senior Network Engineering to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our rapidly expanding network infrastructure. This is a strategic leadership role that requires deep technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. You will be responsible for driving architectural decisions, ensuring network resilience and scalability, and mentoring engineering teams to support our mission of delivering world-class connectivity solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Network Architecture & Optimization: Design and optimize high-performance network systems leveraging technologies such as DWDM, CWDM, XGSPON, GPON, and Metro Ethernet.
• Core Infrastructure Leadership: Lead the deployment, testing, and validation of core network infrastructure and services, ensuring minimal downtime and peak performance.
• Advanced Technical Support: Serve as the primary escalation point for Tier 3 and Tier 4 network incidents. Support the Network Operations Center (NOC) with expert-level troubleshooting and resolution of critical issues.
• Documentation & Process Development: Define, standardize, and maintain comprehensive documentation and processes for network asset management, configurations, and operational workflows.
• Capacity Planning & Scalability: Lead long-term capacity planning initiatives to support future growth, ensuring the network meets scalability, availability, and performance goals.
• Technology Evaluation & Implementation: Identify, assess, and implement emerging networking technologies (e.g., 802.11ax, SmartOptics, BTI) to improve operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
• Vendor & Partner Management: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, and Ciena, ensuring alignment on technical capabilities and service-level expectations.
• Team Mentorship & Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers to foster technical excellence, continuous learning, and a culture of high performance.
• Cross-Departmental Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership across departments to support business initiatives and infrastructure projects.
• Incident Management: Participate in after-hours and weekend on-call rotations to ensure rapid response and resolution during critical network outages or events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 4-5+ years of experience in a telecommunications, service provider, or carrier-grade network engineering environment.
• Expert-level knowledge of network operating systems such as Cisco IOS, Juniper OS, and Nokia IXR platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with telecom technologies including DWDM, CWDM, GPON, XGSPON, Metro Ethernet, and CGNAT.
• In-depth understanding of routing protocols and architectures, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, Segment Routing, and MPLS Traffic Engineering.
• Skilled in using advanced network testing and diagnostic tools such as OTDR, OLM, EXFO, and JDSU.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex infrastructure projects and mentor engineering teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general IT systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to lift and transport network/telecom equipment up to 55 lbs. as needed.
• Active participation in industry forums, technical communities, or conferences is a plus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Cisco CCNP/CCIE, and Juniper JNCIP/JNCIE

PHYSICAL, FIELD, OR ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive compensation package
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Paid time off and other generous benefit programs
• Tuition reimbursement