Network Architect/Engineer Route/Switch & Optical
Job in
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, 27703, USA
Listing for:
MCNC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 150000 USD Yearly
USD
110000.00
150000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Summary
Join MCNC's Network Architecture and Management team to help support network architecture-based initiatives and the development of next-generation data-network service offerings to be delivered on the North Carolina Research and Education Network (NCREN). MCNC, via its wholly-owned state-of-the-art fiber and DWDM-based optical/IP/MPLS network, NCREN, supports North Carolina public K-12 schools, North Carolina public and private universities and colleges, North Carolina community colleges, healthcare, libraries, state and local government, nonprofit organizations, and public safety, among others.
We've created a dynamic work environment designed to provide our employees the freedom and support they need to achieve great things for the citizens of North Carolina and for their own future. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary (commensurate with experience) and an industry-leading comprehensive benefits package. This is a hybrid work position and will report to the Director of Network Architecture and Management/Chief Network Architect, NCREN.
Key
Roles and Responsibilities Participates or leads in the development of data networking/telecommunications service offerings within the MCNC service development framework.Participates or leads in proof-of-concept labs and associated activities.Participates or leads in the support of NCREN operations by:- o Ensuring the quality of network device software.
- o Ensuring the quality of network device configurations.
- o Ensuring the security posture of network devices.
- o Ensuring that best current practices for data networking are being followed.
Participates or leads in Pre-Sales Engineering activities as required.Participates or leads in the creation of network equipment "bills of material."Participates or leads in the development of network device capital budgets.Participates or leads in the creation of technical responses to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/IFBs that MCNC is planning to respond to and/or the creation of technical requirements sections to RFPs/RFIs/RFQs/IFBs that MCNC may issue.Represents MCNC at Research & Education focused events (national and local) as required.Performs other duties as prescribed.Qualifications and Education Requirements
Has a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and educationHas 5+ years of progressive experience in data networking in a service provider environment.Has hands-on experience designing data/telecommunications networks and/or developing data network/telecommunications service offerings.Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Possesses outstanding analytical skills.Can create detailed reports, diagrams, system documentation, white papers, solution briefs, etc.Has significant demonstrable experience with data networking in Internet Service Provider environments.Has demonstrable experience with one or more of the following technologies:
Carrier Ethernet (E-LINE, E-LAN), BGP, IS-IS, EoMPLS, VPLS, MPLS Layer 3 VPN, Segment Routing, EVPN, GRE, BGP Flow Spec, etc.Has demonstrable experience with carrier class routers and switches, e.g., Cisco ASR 9000, Cisco 8000, Cisco NCS 540, Cisco ASR 920.Has demonstrable experience with IOS XR.Has demonstrable experience with IOS XE.Has demonstrable experience with Linux/Unix.Has demonstrable experience with scripting languages with an emphasis on network automation.Understands how to engineer solutions within the boundaries of budget and time constraints.Completes assignments on time or ahead of schedule.Is extremely detail oriented, but does not lose sight of the big picture.Is the ultimate team player, but works independently as required and is prepared to be a significant individual contributor.Is comfortable in a dynamic fast-paced environment where priorities change as required to meet customer demands.Must have a valid driver's license and will be required to drive a company vehicle on company business. Pre-employment and annual MVR checks will be required during your employment with the company for this position in order to be approved to drive a company-owned vehicle.Background and sex offender checks will be…
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