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

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