Design, deploy, and troubleshoot complex multi-vendor network topologies using BGP, OSPF, and MPLS. Implement MPLS-based Layer 2/3 VPNs, optimize routing and failover, configure WAN edge, peering, and route reflectors, and perform packet analysis and traffic shaping for high-performance backbone infrastructure.
This is a remote position.
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with deep expertise in Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) to join our growing infrastructure engineering team.
Key Technical SkillsAdvanced Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS
MPLS Technologies: LDP, RSVP-TE, Layer 2 & Layer 3 VPNs, Segment Routing
Switching & Core Networking: VLANs, STP, VTP, VXLAN, Trunking
Network Security: ACLs, IPS/IDS, Firewalls, Zero-Trust Architecture
Cloud Networking: AWS VPC, Azure VNets, GCP Networking, Transit Gateways
Architect, deploy, and troubleshoot complex network topologies using BGP, OSPF, and MPLS in multi-vendor environments.
Optimize routing paths, reduce latency, and ensure robust failover and redundancy.
Implement and maintain MPLS-based services across backbone infrastructure with Layer 2/3 VPN provisioning.
Configure WAN edge routing, transit providers, peering connections, and route reflectors.
Perform packet analysis, protocol debugging, and traffic shaping for high performance.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Network Engineering, or related field, OR equivalent hands-on experience.
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