Sr Network Engineer (Carrier Networking)

*Remote opportunity for candidates located within the contiguous United States. Candidates must be open to up to 30% travel.

**Position requires periodic project and support duties during non-business hours and on call rotation.

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Sr Network Engineer (Carrier Networking) with deep expertise in high-end routing and optical networking solutions. This individual will serve as a technical expert across our portfolio of next-generation infrastructure solutions from Cisco, Ciena, Arista, Nokia, and Juniper. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, deploying, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex IP/MPLS and optical networks for carrier, service provider, and large enterprise environments.  Along with mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

YOUR IMPACT

The essential functions of this position include:

• Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks involving core, edge, and DCI topologies using high-end routing and optical platforms.
• Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms:
  • Routing: Cisco ASR/NCS, Arista R series, Nokia 7750, Juniper MX/PTX
  • Optical: Ciena Waveserver/6500, Cisco NCS/Acacia, Nokia 1830, Infinera, etc.
• Collaborate with sales, architects, and clients to define technical solutions aligned to customer needs and industry trends.
• Lead POCs, lab validations, and on-site/remote implementations for complex infrastructure rollouts.
• Interface directly with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay current on roadmaps and features.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and best practices development.
• Support automation and telemetry initiatives by integrating programmable network solutions (Netconf, YANG, gRPC, Ansible, Python).
• Contribute to solution development in Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence.
• Lead a team of engineers on a professional services project(s).
• Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications.
• Serve every customer to ePlus’ standards.
• Position requires periodic project and support duties during non-business hours and on call rotation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments
• Proven expertise with Cisco, Ciena, Arista, Nokia, and/or Juniper platforms.
  • In-depth understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies.
  • Strong background in Optical Transport technologies (e.g., coherent optics, ROADMs, alien wavelengths).
• Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms:
  • Routing: Cisco ASR/NCS, Arista R series, Nokia 7750, Juniper MX/PTX
  • Optical: Ciena Waveserver/6500, Cisco NCS/Acacia, Nokia 1830, Infinera, etc.
• Multiple industry-recognized Certifications preferred.
  • Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Service Provider)
  • Juniper JNCIP / Nokia NRS / Ciena Certified Optical Professional
  • Arista ACE / NSE or relevant OEM certifications
• Ability to lead technical workshops and effectively communicate with our clients and internal teams. (written and verbal)
• Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is highly desirable.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
• Excellent analytical and critical problem-solving skills
• Strong willingness to learn modern technologies via lab work and self-study.
• Strong desire to put team and company success above his or her own interests.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $85,000 and $130,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.

ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended. ePlus Benefits highlights can be viewed here.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property, and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.

By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.

CORPORATE VALUES

Respectful communication and cooperation:  We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Teamwork and employee participation:  Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.

Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.

Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.

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