Senior Network Engineer (Network Services)
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Summary
About the Role
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with 10+ years of experience.
- Mastery of IP (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), MPLS (Segment Routing), VPN services (L2VPN, IPVPN), and traffic engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, and Nokia.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead peer reviews.
- Strong communication skills for engaging collaborators and stakeholders.
- Experience with DWDM networks, such as Cisco NCS2006 and/or NCS1010 platforms.
- Understanding of network automation concepts and familiarity with tools such as Python, NSO, and Netbox.
- Experience designing and implementing IP peering connectivity with other cloud, content, and service providers.
Benefits
- Generous health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life, short-term, and long-term insurance, as well as pet insurance at a discount.
- Liberal vacation, sick leave, and 15 paid holidays.
- CENIC contributes to your 403(b) even if you don't, with matching contributions and pre-tax and Roth options.
CENIC connects California to the world — advancing education and research statewide by providing the world-class network essential for innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. This nonprofit organization operates the California Research and Education Network (CalREN), a high-capacity network designed to meet the unique requirements of over 20 million users, including the vast majority of K-20 students together with educators, researchers, and others at vital public-serving institutions. CENIC’s Charter Associates are part of the world’s largest education system; they include the California K-12 system, California Community Colleges, the California State University system, California’s Public Libraries, the University of California system, Stanford, Caltech, USC, and the Naval Postgraduate School. CENIC also provides connectivity to leading-edge institutions and industry research organizations around the world, serving the public as a catalyst for a vibrant California.