Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks involving core, edge, and DCI topologies using high-end routing and optical platforms.
Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms.
Collaborate with sales, architects, and clients to define technical solutions aligned to customer needs and industry trends.
Lead POCs, lab validations, and on-site/remote implementations for complex infrastructure rollouts.
Interface directly with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay current on roadmaps and features.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, documentation, and best practices development.
Support automation and telemetry initiatives by integrating programmable network solutions (Netconf, YANG, gRPC, Ansible, Python).
Contribute to solution development in Data Center Interconnect (DCI), Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence.
Lead a team of engineers on a professional services project(s).
Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer specific advanced certifications.
Serve every customer to ePlus’ standards.
Position requires periodic project and support duties during non-business hours and on call rotation.

Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred
5+ years of hands-on experience in carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments
Proven expertise with Cisco, Ciena, Arista, Nokia, and/or Juniper platforms
In-depth understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies
Strong background in Optical Transport technologies (e.g., coherent optics, ROADMs, alien wavelengths)
Multiple industry-recognized Certifications preferred
Cisco CCNP (Routing & Switching or Service Provider)
Juniper JNCIP / Nokia NRS / Ciena Certified Optical Professional
Arista ACE / NSE or relevant OEM certifications
Ability to lead technical workshops and effectively communicate with our clients and internal teams.
Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is highly desirable.
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly.
Excellent analytical and critical problem-solving skills
Strong willingness to learn modern technologies via lab work and self-study.
Strong desire to put team and company success above his or her own interests.

Senior IP/MPLS Network Engineer – Carrier Networking

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