Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer - InternetDesignated office:Eastlink6080 Young StreetHalifax, NSThis position is:On-site - working all 5 days per week in the OfficeEastlink is a family owned, entrepreneurial and innovative company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We take great pride in being a leader in delivering creative competitive, customer focused telecommunications solutions, and connecting our customers to the things and people that matter most. Serving a customer base across seven provinces, our advanced solutions include Internet, Mobile, TV, Telephone, Security and Automation, Data Communications, and exclusive locally produced programming on Eastlink Community TV.We embrace diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility throughout all levels of the organization and encourage members of equity groups to self-identify during the application process.ResponsibilitiesAs a key member of the Core IP Network team, the Senior Network Engineer (Internet) plays a critical role in the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of our core Internet infrastructure across Canada. This includes managing border, distribution, and aggregation routers, as well as systems for DDoS protection and CGN. The role also involves providing technical support for daily operations, conducting advanced troubleshooting, and focusing on core Internet network performance, monitoring, and optimization to ensure reliability and efficiency.Qualifications & SkillsA minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in enterprise/service provider networking.Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Master of Internetworking, or related field, or equivalent work experience.Strong network design, implementation, troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.Cisco certifications (CCNP, CCIE), Juniper certifications (JNCIE) are highly desirableExtensive hands-on experience with Cisco ASR9000, 8000, NCS5500, NCS500, ASR900, C8500 and Juniper ACX, MX Hardware platformsExtensive hands-on experience with Cisco IOS-XR, IOS-XE, IOS and Juniper Junos OS softwareExtensive experience with BGP routing, traffic engineering and Cisco XR RPL languageStrong understanding of network protocols, routing, switching – IPv4/IPv6 OSPFv2, OSPFv3, BGPHands-on experience with MPLS L2VPN/L3VPN, LDP/RSVP and SRTE traffic engineeringFamiliarity with various 10/100/400Gbps optics and platformsProficiency in a Linux environment.Experience with the following is considered an asset but not explicitly required:Experience with Arbor/Netscout DDoS and A10 CGN productsExperience or familiarity with the managing Internet Routing Registry of RADB/ARIN/RIPE and BGP security RPKI/ROAFamiliarity coordinating with major content providers/CDNs, as well as managing peering relationships at public Internet Exchanges and interconnection facilities.Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible.The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a deep understanding of Internet routing and technologies and will have the opportunity to learn about other networking functions within a dynamic environment.Why Choose Eastlink?Eastlink operates in a culture of continuous improvement through listening, learning, and adapting, which enables us to respond quickly to the evolving needs of both employees and customers. We recognize that our truly greatest competitive edge is our people and that delivering a great customer experience begins with a great employee experience. Our philosophy of developing and training our team “on the ground” not only helps to create a strong onboarding experience but also readies employees for future growth opportunities within the organization.Get your career started with us and stay with us, your journey begins here #J-18808-Ljbffr