Network Engineer

Vantage Point Solutions

Network Engineer providing technical leadership on broadband design and implementation projects for service providers. Working in a fast-paced consulting environment delivering network solutions across the country.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMitchell • South Dakota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and optimize ISP and broadband network solutions across core, aggregation, access, transport, and customer edge environments.
Lead network engineering projects including new deployments, upgrades, migrations, service turn-ups, hardware refreshes, and architecture modernization initiatives.
Engage directly with clients to understand business objectives, technical requirements, operational constraints, and growth plans, then translate those needs into practical network solutions.
Perform discovery, assessments, and technical reviews of existing environments to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improved performance, resiliency, scalability, and security.
Develop high-level and low-level designs, statements of work support, implementation plans, Method of Procedure (MOP) documents, rollback plans, test plans, and client-ready technical documentation.
Configure and deploy routers, switches, optical line systems, broadband access platforms, subscriber delivery systems, and related infrastructure across multi-vendor environments.
Engineer and troubleshoot technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, EVPN, VLANs, QoS, ACLs, IPv4/IPv6, redundancy protocols, and broadband delivery platforms.
Analyze alarms, logs, utilization trends, and performance data to identify root causes, support capacity planning, and improve network reliability.
Maintain accurate diagrams, standards, configuration records, inventories, and change documentation for both internal teams and client handoff.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer information systems, computer science, information technology, engineering, telecommunications, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.
3+ years of experience in network engineering, telecommunications, internet service provider, broadband, MSP, consulting, or related technical roles.
Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, JNCIS, JNCIP, or service provider-focused certifications are preferred.
Hands-on experience with platforms from vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nokia, Ribbon, Ciena, Adtran, Calix, or similar.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a client-facing MSP, consulting, or professional services environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues and develop practical, business-aware solutions.
Experience creating network diagrams, implementation plans, configuration standards, and technical documentation suitable for both internal and client use.
Willingness to support after-hours maintenance windows and occasional urgent escalations when required.
Ability to travel occasionally as needed, with no limitations on driving or flying.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) and more

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Hard Skills & Tools

network engineeringISP solutionsbroadband network solutionsBGPOSPFMPLSEVPNVLANsIPv4IPv6

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsclient engagementproject managementcommunication skills

Certifications

CCNACCNPJNCISJNCIP