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Sputnik Solutions Inc

IP Network Engineer

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Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Design, configure, operate, and troubleshoot multi-vendor IP networks. Implement and maintain MPLS/IP services, routing (OSPF/BGP), LAN technologies, QoS, IPSec VPNs, and firewalls. Lead migrations, upgrades, audits, documentation, and collaborate with operations and project teams to ensure performance and minimal downtime.
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We are seeking a highly skilled IP Network Engineer with strong expertise in routing, switching, MPLS/IP, and network security. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience across multi-vendor platforms, extensive knowledge of IP protocols, and proven experience executing complex network migrations.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities
  • Configure, operate, and troubleshoot IP networks across multi-vendor environments.

  • Support routing and switching operations, network optimization, and performance improvements.

  • Design, provision, and maintain MPLS/IP services including LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, VPLS, L2VPN, and IPVPN.

  • Work with LAN technologies such as STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG.

  • Implement and support QoS, traffic engineering, and end-to-end IP service delivery.

  • Configure and maintain IPSec VPNs, firewalls and associated network security controls.

  • Conduct network migrations, upgrades, and integration activities with minimal downtime.

  • Perform network audits, documentation updates, and change management tasks.

  • Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams during deployments.

Required Technical Skills (Must-Have)
  • Strong understanding of IP, TCP, UDP, QoS.

  • Expertise with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.

  • Deep knowledge of MPLS/IP technologies:

    • LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE

    • MP-BGP

    • VPLS, L2VPN, IPVPN


  • Strong LAN expertise:
    STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG


  • Security experience with IPSec VPNs and firewalls.

  • Proven migration experience in large-scale IP networks.

Preferred Vendor Experience
Alcatel-Lucent / Nokia
  • 7700 Series: SR-12, SR-12E

Cisco
  • C7609, C4900, C3600, ASR9K

ADVA
  • FSP 500, 1500, 2000, 3000

Juniper
  • EX4200, EX4300, M120, M320, M240, MX960

Ciena
  • 5164, 6500T

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.

  • 3–10+ years of hands-on experience in IP routing, switching, MPLS, and network security.

  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.

  • Experience working in service provider, carrier, or large enterprise IP networks is preferred.



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