NineStar Connect - Network Engineer III

Job Description

NineStar Connect is looking for a highly skilled Network Engineer III to help design, maintain, and evolve our next-generation service provider network. If you're passionate about complex routing, carrier-grade infrastructure, and building reliable networks that serve thousands of customers, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do

As a Network Engineer III, you'll play a key role in the design, operation, and advancement of NineStar's core network infrastructure, including:

• Configuring, maintaining, and upgrading core service provider network devices
• Supporting and optimizing 100G and 400G transport networks
• Managing DWDM systems, MPLS networks, and private/public eBGP peering
• Maintaining public IPv4 and IPv6 addressing infrastructure
• Researching, testing, and deploying emerging service provider technologies
• Providing advanced troubleshooting and escalation support for network operations
• Administering critical network services including DNS, DHCP, TACACS, and monitoring platforms
• Developing and maintaining accurate network documentation
• Training and mentoring fellow engineers and technical staff
• Contributing to long-term network architecture planning and strategic initiatives

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 8 years of related experience, or
• Associate's degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 10 years of related experience
• Extensive experience supporting service provider networks
• Strong expertise in:
  • BGP and OSPF routing protocols
  • MPLS environments
  • Complex routing and network design
  • Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and IOS-XR platforms
  • Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Linux-based network services including DNS, DHCP, and TACACS
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or higher
• CCNP Service Provider concentration strongly preferred

Additional Information