Senior Network Engineer – Global Backbone, Datacenter

i3D.net

Senior Network Engineer at i3D.net focusing on implementing and maintaining global network infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and optimize performance using advanced networking tools.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

BGPOSPFIS-ISEVPN-VXLANMPLSAnsiblePythonLinuxnetwork automationtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationmethodical problem solving

Tools & Technologies

NetboxKentikGrafananetwork configurationsDDoS mitigationnetwork security policies

Certifications & Qualifications

JNCIP-SPJNCIP-DC

Industry Keywords

network engineeringISPdatacentertraffic monitoringcapacity planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudGrafanaLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implementation: Deploy and maintain network configurations using automation tools like Ansible and Netbox.
Operations: Troubleshoot and resolve issues across backbone and datacenter environments, from hardware to protocol layers.
Monitoring & Capacity: Use tools like Kentik to monitor traffic, identify bottlenecks, and assist in capacity planning.
Documentation: Keep network documentation and diagrams up to date for operational clarity and team alignment.
Security: Support DDoS mitigation and help enforce network security policies and practices.
Collaboration: Work closely with architects, product teams, and other engineers to support network projects and customer requirements.
Automation: Assist in automating network tasks and workflows to reduce manual effort and increase reliability.
Customer Support: Working in an on-call rotation, collaborating with senior engineers on customer escalations and delivering expert-level troubleshooting when needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience: 5–7 years in network engineering, preferably in ISP or datacenter environments.
Network Skills: Solid knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EVPN-VXLAN, and MPLS; hands-on with Juniper hardware.
Automation: Experience using Ansible and Python for network changes and small-scale automation tasks.
Tooling: Expert at using Netbox and comfortable writing, improving and maintaining scripts, and traffic monitoring tools like Kentik and Grafana
Troubleshooting: You’re methodical in solving hardware and routing issues, from cable to config.
Linux Knowledge: Confident working in Linux environments for troubleshooting and scripting.
Broader Tech Insight: Familiar with storage, virtualization, and cloud fundamentals.
Communication: Fluent in English, with the ability to clearly explain technical issues to others.
Certifications: JNCIP-SP, JNCIP-DC, or similar mid-level certifications are a plus;

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global Exposure: We operate our own international backbone network, with a presence in over 60 locations worldwide.
State-of-the-Art Technology: Work with cutting-edge service providers and data center equipment.
Competitive Perks: Enjoy great pay, an annual bonus, 15 vacation days (excluding national holidays), travel allowance, and a premium-free pension.
Skill Development: Level up with career guidance and education reimbursement.
Gaming Perks: Get lifetime access to Ubisoft’s game library and two free games every year.