IP Engineer

# IP Engineerlocation _onMobile, AL, USA calendar _today

Posted November 3, 2026

Req #7963

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Job Description Uniti is a
** premier insurgent fiber provider
** dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States.

With a steadfast commitment to customer service, operational excellence, and superior network capabilities, Uniti
** builds, operates and delivers critical fiber-based communications services to connect and empower people and businesses**.
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* About the Role:

** As an IP Engineer, you will help design, engineer, optimize, and support Uniti’s IP core. You will apply strong routing, switching, security, and troubleshooting expertise to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective services for Enterprise, and Wholesale customers. This role partners with Network Operations, Optical Engineering, vendors, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality network solutions and drive continuous improvement.
** What You’l Do:
*** Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IP network infrastructure across core, edge, and aggregation environments.
* Support routing and switching technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and MPLS.
* Assist with network design, capacity planning, upgrades, and service turn-ups.
* Investigate network incidents, identify root causes, and document corrective actions.
* Monitor network performance and availability; recommend improvements to reliability and scalability.
* Work with operations, field teams, vendors, and other engineering groups to resolve service-impacting issues.
* Maintain accurate network diagrams, configurations, procedures, and change records.
* Participate in scheduled maintenance and an on-call rotation, as needed.
* Follow change-management, security, and operational practices.
** Do You Have:
*** Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
* Experience designing, implementing, and supporting IP networks in a service-provider, enterprise, or large-scale environment.
* Strong knowledge of IPv4/IPv6, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, VPN, QoS, and multicast concepts.
* Experience with routing and switching platforms from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Arista, or similar.
* Knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, ACLs, DDoS mitigation, and secure network design.
* Ability to analyze packet captures, logs, alarms, and performance data to resolve complex technical issues.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear technical documentation.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate across technical teams.
* Ability to participate in after-hours maintenance and on-call support.
** Even Better:
*** Experience with an ISP, telecommunications provider, or other service-provider network.
* Exposure to MPLS, EVPN, segment routing, IPv6, QoS, or multicast.
* Experience with network automation, scripting, or configuration-management tools.
* Familiarity with Linux or other server operating systems, including basic system administration, service management, and troubleshooting. This is highly preferred, but not required.
* Relevant certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, or equivalent experience.

Physical Tasks
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Occasionally: 0-33% | Lifting-Lowering 1-15 lbs:
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