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LanceSoft, Inc. · Melbourne, Florida
Tier 3 IP Network Engineer – L4
Melbourne, FL
Work Arrangement:
100% Onsite
Employment Type:
Contract-to-Hire
Duration:
6–12 months with potential for permanent conversion
Clearance:
U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain Public Trust / MFN State Clearance
Schedule:
Standard schedule with on-call rotation and planned after-hours maintenance as needed
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Tier 3 IP Network Engineer / Network Planning Engineer
to support critical IP backbone and customer network infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex enterprise and carrier-grade IP/MPLS networks.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience with
IP routing, MPLS, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, VPLS, VRFs, L3VPN, and Cisco networking technologies , along with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex network issues in a high-pressure environment.
This position provides
3rd-level (highest-level) technical support
for IP backbone and customer routing issues and will work closely with engineering, NOC, and customer-facing teams.
Key
Provide Tier 3 / highest-level technical support for complex IP backbone and customer routing issues.
Design, engineer, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise and carrier-grade IP/MPLS network solutions.
Develop network architectures and solutions based on customer requirements and critical infrastructure needs.
Create detailed network designs, diagrams, IP addressing plans, implementation plans, and technical documentation.
Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing protocols and network technologies.
Analyze network performance, capacity, and trends and recommend network upgrades and improvements.
Troubleshoot complex BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, MPLS, VPLS, VRF, L3VPN, multicast, and Layer 2/Layer 3 issues.
Participate in proof-of-concepts, service trials, network integration, and system testing.
Develop and maintain engineering and NOC documentation and training materials.
Establish and implement network engineering best practices.
Identify opportunities for network automation, optimization, and capacity improvements.
Collaborate with internal engineering teams, NOC teams, customers, and external partners to resolve technical challenges.
Participate in inter-program technical initiatives and architecture discussions.
Support network planning and recommend enhancements based on operational trends and recurring issues.
Present technical solutions and recommendations to engineering and leadership teams.
Participate in on-call support and planned maintenance activities, including occasional early morning or late-night work.
Travel occasionally for requirements meetings, integration activities, and other project needs.
Required
Bachelor's degree in Networking, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.
6+ years of experience designing, developing, and implementing IP/MPLS network architectures.
BGP
IS-IS
OSPF
EIGRP
PIM / Multicast
HSRP
VPLS
VRF / L3VPN
MPLS
Ethernet
Experience designing, implementing, testing, and supporting enterprise networks.
Experience with LAN, WAN, intranet, and large distributed communications networks.
Strong understanding of Internet routing and BGP troubleshooting.
Experience with BGP route policies, route leaking, AS path manipulation/prepending, local preference, communities, and related BGP attributes.
Experience with OSPF redistribution, metrics/costs, route maps, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco routing and switching platforms.
Experience with carrier-grade technologies such as
MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, VPLS, and SDN/SD-WAN .
Experience with network capacity planning, network upgrades, and performance optimization.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for troubleshooting complex network issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and
Microsoft Visio .
Ability to work effectively in confidential and high-pressure environments.
Must be a
U.S. Citizen
and able to obtain the required Public Trust / MFN State Clearance.
CCNP or other advanced networking certification.
CCIE or equivalent expert-level certification.
Technical Environment
Cisco | IP/MPLS | BGP | IS-IS | OSPF | EIGRP | PIM | HSRP | VPLS | VRF | L3VPN | Carrier Ethernet | SD-WAN | SDN | Cisco IOS-XR | Cisco IOS-XE | ASR | ISR | Nexus | GetVPN | Visio
Details
| Company | LanceSoft, Inc. |
| Location | Melbourne, Florida |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Full-time |