IP/MPLS Network Engineer Job at VDart Inc, Middletown, OH

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  • VDart Inc
  • Middletown, OH

Job Description

Title: IP/MPLS Network Engineer

Location : Middle Town, New jersey 07748
Duration: Long term contract


Note- Assist in the configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of service provider-grade routers and switches.

  • Support routing protocol operations including IS-IS, BGP, Segment Routing and MPLS in lab and production environments.
  • Perform network testing using tools such as Ixia and Spirent to validate performance, scalability, and reliability

Job description

Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Networking Engineer to join our service provider team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundational understanding of routing protocols and network management technologies, along with hands-on experience in testing and documentation. This role supports senior engineers and developers in designing, testing, and monitoring high-performance networks, automating test cases, validating performance, and maintaining documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of service provider-grade routers and switches.
  • Support routing protocol operations including IS-IS, BGP, Segment Routing and MPLS in lab and production environments.
  • Perform network testing using tools such as Ixia and Spirent to validate performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Capture and analyze logs during testing phases to identify issues and document findings.
  • Work with NETCONF, gNMI, and streaming telemetry for network configuration and monitoring.
  • Participate in performance monitoring and reporting using telemetry and analytics platforms.
  • Maintain detailed and structured documentation of test cases, results, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, QA, and operations to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in networking and automation

Technical Expertise:

  • Routing Protocols: Deep understanding of IS-IS (including multi-instance, authentication, keychains), BGP (iBGP/eBGP, Route Reflectors, VPN RR, AFI/SAFI, communities, policies), Segment Routing (SRGB/SRLB, prefix/adjacency SIDs), and Flex Algo (definition, participation, advertisement).
  • Network Security: Experience with ACLs (IPv4/IPv6), keychain management, protocol authentication (IS-IS, BGP), TACACS+ integration, SSH configuration, and cryptographic algorithms.
  • Performance Monitoring: Familiarity with BFD, TWAMP, and dynamic/static delay measurement.
  • QoS & Policies: Configure and troubleshoot QoS policies, traffic engineering, and routing policies.
  • VPN : VRF, EVPN, VPWS, and L2/L3 VPN services.
  • Automation: Experience with CLI-based automation, configuration templates, and network management tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong fundamentals on Layer 2/3 networking concepts and protocols.
  • Hands-on experience in IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, and traffic engineering.
  • Proficiency in NETCONF, YANG models, and streaming telemetry (e.g., gRPC, gNMI).
  • Experience with network testing tools such as Ixia, Spirent, or similar.
  • Ability to capture and interpret logs using tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, or vendor-specific logging utilities.
  • Excellent documentation skills.
  • Basic scripting knowledge (Python) is a must.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications such as CCNA,CCNP, JNCIA,JNCIP or equivalent are a plus.
  • Experience with automation frameworks and test orchestration tools.
  • Prior involvement in lab certification testing, field deployment, or automation infrastructure

Job Tags

Long term contract, Flexible hours,

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