Senior Network Engineer

Tucows

full-time

Posted on: 9/20/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $125,000 - $140,000 per year

Senior

AnsibleSwitching

About the role

Maintain the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of network applications and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements
Guide the maintenance and testing of network infrastructure
Troubleshoot and debug network issues
Review and maintain technical documentation
Evaluate network performance and architecture
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in network development
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers
Influence multiple parts of a product or system through technical expertise

Deep knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining complex network systems
Ability to lead the direction and implementation of solutions for issues of moderate scope
Strong collaboration and persuasion skills when working with senior peers outside your domain
Hands-on experience with Juniper platforms (MX, PTX, ACX for routing; EX, QFX for switching)
Strong knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, RSVP, LDP, iBGP, and eBGP
Expertise in configuration and software management for Juniper devices
Proficiency with access control lists (ACLs) and traffic filters
Experience with peering and transit, including managing connections to Internet Exchanges (IX)
Strong background in vendor lifecycle management for transit/transport (quoting, ordering, and implementation)
Proficiency with PeeringDB and IP address management (registration and transfer of IP blocks)
Knowledge of RPKI and experience working with the ARIN portal
Familiarity with colocation portals and cross-connect ordering
Ability to analyze and interpret NetFlow data
Experience with network automation and systems integration
Proficiency with Ansible and Jinja for configuration automation and templating
Experience advising and mentoring junior peers
Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Network/Systems Engineering, or a related field (nice to have)
6–8 years of experience in network engineering (nice to have)
Experience with Juniper BNG implementation is a plus