Great Plains Communications

High performing network.....High performing people

Lead Transport Network Engineer

Network EngineerNetwork EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Colorado + 2 moreAll locations: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska

Posted

29 days ago

Salary

$80K - $95K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expExperience acceptedEnglish

Job Description

• Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks across core, edge, and service delivery environments using advanced routing and optical platforms • Provide deep, hands-on engineering expertise and troubleshooting across multi-vendor systems • Collaborate with NOC and Operations teams to resolve complex issues and implement best practices • Maintain accurate network documentation, inventory, and configuration records • Work closely with sales teams, architects, and customers to align solutions with technical requirements and industry trends • Lead proofs of concept, lab validation efforts, and on-site or remote implementations for complex infrastructure deployments • Partner with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay informed on new features and product roadmaps • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and standardization of best practices • Support automation and reporting initiatives to enhance operational efficiency • Contribute to solutions involving Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, Mobile Back-haul, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence • Lead engineering teams during new network turn-ups, design initiatives, and best-practice adoption • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer-specific certifications.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred (equivalent practical experience considered)
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments
  • Proven expertise with Ciena, Cisco
  • Strong understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies
  • Solid background in optical transport, including coherent optics, ROADMs, and alien wavelengths
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams
  • Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and work after hours as needed
  • Commitment to continuous learning through lab work and self-study
  • Team-first mindset and a strong desire to contribute to broader organizational success.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities

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