Lead Network Engineer

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Hunter Communications is a fast-growing ISP that delivers fiber internet and world‑class customer service. We offer formal training, leadership development and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, a 401(k) with matching and bonus opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Network Engineer to lead POP, cabinet, and data‑center upgrades, manage projects, and design edge and backbone network solutions. The role will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project plans, budgets and schedules are met.

• Troubleshoot networks at OSI levels 1‑7
• Manage BGP, MPLS, OSPF, L2/L3 VPN, QoS and connected hardware
• Configure switches, routers and firewalls via command‑line
• Assist in designing edge network systems
• Maintain Hunter's Juniper core network
• Provide Tier 3 NOC support for edge technicians

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the field
• Carrier‑grade and/or ISP experience
• Experience with MPLS, L2
  
  VPNs, L3
  
  VPNs, OSPF, BGP and QoS
• Experience with optical networking/DWDM

Hunter Communications provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.