NineStar Connect - Network Engineer III

NineStar Connect is an innovative community-minded, communications, energy, water, and sewer cooperative. We provide the infrastructure that empowers thoughtful development and improves quality of place in Central Indiana. We believe that no matter where you choose to live or work, you should have access to high quality utility services that allow you an opportunity to thrive.

Career Development:

- We value employees that have a desire to learn and provide reimbursement funds for continuing education. We’re also committed to in-house training and ongoing development. 

Company Benefits:

- At NineStar Connect we offer a competitive array of benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, paid parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance along with profit sharing and various service discounts.

Wellness:

- We offer a variety of wellness programs with paid incentives as well as on-site fitness centers available at each office location. 

Core Values: 

- We’re guided by our core values - Act with Integrity, Embrace Differences, Committed to Community, Be Innovative, Make Each Day Meaningful, and Seek Quality Results and we’re looking for team members who share these values!

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

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

NineStar Connect does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.