Network Implementation Engineer

Pilot

Network Implementation Engineer implementing design builds and expanding network footprint at Pilot. Collaborating closely with engineers to deliver high-quality connectivity solutions.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsiblePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement network builds from design through production, collaborating with Network Engineers to deliver on time and to spec.
Build and expand Pilot's network footprint, from on-netting new buildings and standing up new network segments to supporting ground-up datacenter builds and infrastructure upgrades.
Ensure implementation quality through peer review and validation before customer handoff, adhering to all external SLAs, internal SLOs, and Pilot network standards throughout.
Create and maintain provisioning documentation, templates, and automation tools for all standard services.
Provision all standard connectivity services including dedicated internet access, IP transit, point-to-point Ethernet, and DWDM circuits.
Troubleshoot network connectivity issues, including fiber and access-layer equipment. Develop subject matter expertise on provisioned network components to improve troubleshooting capabilities and reduce resolution time.
Serve as an escalation point for the Network Support team, handling complex issues that exceed Network Support documentation and processes. Escalate to Network Engineers based on project ownership or subject matter expert areas, providing thorough context to minimize time-to-resolution.
Communicate proactively with customers throughout service delivery and issue resolution, providing clear updates and collaborating with Network Support Engineers, Network Engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless handoffs and timely project milestones.
Participate in a shared on-call rotation with the team to ensure 24/7 escalation coverage and support availability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of hands-on experience in network support, NOC, or junior network engineering with provisioning responsibilities.
At least 1 year of experience configuring and implementing network equipment (Juniper, Cisco, Arista) beyond a support capacity, including initial device deployment and production turnup.
Solid practical experience with:
- IP routing fundamentals (BGP/OSPF/ISIS concepts, route verification, basic troubleshooting).
- Layer 2 technologies including VLANs, spanning tree, and familiarity with transport methods like VPWS, VPLS, or EVPN.
- SNMP-based monitoring systems such as Zabbix, Nagios, LibreNMS, or similar.
Experience documenting network cabling and infrastructure using DCIM tools (Nautobot, Netbox, or similar), with familiarity of structured cabling and physical network infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while knowing when to escalate.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow complex procedures accurately.
Comfortable with travel via mass transit to NYC metro area data centers and customer sites.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.
Data center or field engineering experience is a plus.
Previous experience at an ISP, hosting provider, or data center provider strongly preferred.
Exposure to or strong interest in scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Ansible).
Understanding of PON technologies (GPON, XGSPON) is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement
Competitive PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

network supportNOCjunior network engineeringprovisioningnetwork equipment configurationIP routing fundamentalsLayer 2 technologiesSNMP-based monitoringnetwork documentationscripting and automation

Soft Skills

independent workescalationwritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailfollowing procedurescollaborationproblem-solvingcustomer communicationtime management