Senior IP/MPLS Network Engineer - Carrier Networking (Req#1084)

ePlus inc. is a technology solutions provider looking for a highly skilled Senior IP/MPLS Network Engineer specializing in Carrier Networking. This role involves architecting, deploying, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex IP/MPLS and optical networks while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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)
• Provide deep hands-on engineering and troubleshooting across multi-vendor platforms: Routing: Cisco ASR/NCS, Arista R series, Nokia 7750, Juniper MX/PTX; Optical: Ciena Waveserver/6500, Cisco NCS/Acacia, Nokia 1830, Infinera, etc
• Ability to lead technical workshops and effectively communicate with our clients and internal teams. (written and verbal)
• 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
• 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
• Experience in scripting or automation (e.g., Python, Ansible) is highly desirable