Description
As a Network Engineer I, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of FiberLight’s network infrastructure under the guidance of senior engineers. You will collaborate with engineering teams to help ensure the stability, security, and scalability of our network. This role offers hands-on learning opportunities in routing protocols, basic network automation, and Layer 2 networking, helping you build a foundation in telecommunications engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of network infrastructures.
· Follow process documents to configure network devices
· Help configure and troubleshoot basic routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS.
· Support the development of simple network automation scripts using Python and Ansible.
· Learn to use GitHub for version control and collaboration on network projects.
· Participate in network performance monitoring and basic optimization tasks.
· Assist in maintaining network security and compliance with industry standards.
· Help document network configurations, procedures, and basic designs.
Requirements
Required Skills and Qualifications:
· 2 years of relevant experience in networking or telecommunications (internships or entry-level roles count).
· Layer 1- Experience troubleshooting physical network equipment and cabling
· Layer 2- Understanding of networking technologies, such as MPLS and EVPL.
· Layer 3- Basic familiarity with BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS routing protocols.
· Introductory knowledge of Python and Ansible for network automation.
· Awareness of GitHub for version control.
· Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
· Experience creating and maintaining documented processes
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other network equipment is a plus.
· Entry-level certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA, Network+) are a plus.
· Basic knowledge of network security practices.
· Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
· Interest in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies.
· Experience working with remote Technicians on site
Skills Required
- 2 years of relevant experience in networking or telecommunications (internships or entry-level roles count)
- Troubleshooting physical network equipment and cabling (Layer 1)
- Understanding of Layer 2 networking technologies such as MPLS and EVPL
- Basic familiarity with Layer 3 routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
- Introductory knowledge of Python for network automation
- Introductory knowledge of Ansible for network automation
- Awareness of GitHub for version control
- Experience creating and maintaining documented processes
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Basic knowledge of network security practices
- Experience working with remote technicians on site
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper, or other network equipment
- Entry-level certifications (e.g., CCNA, JNCIA, Network+)
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Interest in SDN (Software-Defined Networking) technologies
What We Do
Digital transformation starts with purpose-built networks! FiberLight has been designing, building, and deploying one-of-a-kind fiber networks to ignite digital revolution for over 20 years. Today FiberLight owns over 14,000 route miles of robust fiber networks in over 44 key growth areas in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. All of our carrier-grade products – including Ethernet, FiberLight Cloud Connect, Dedicated Internet Access, Dark Fiber, and Wavelengths – are engineered to ensure business continuity. We credit our success to having the right people at the right places making the right investments.
