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Sr. IP Network Engineer

Bandwidth
Location
Raleigh, NC
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Network Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent work experience
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in service provider network infrastructure roles
  • Demonstrated production experience with VxLAN/EVPN datacenter fabrics (leaf-spine architecture, BGP EVPN control plane)
  • Demonstrated production experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama and zone-based security policy
  • Expert-level understanding of BGP (iBGP/eBGP), OSPF, and MPLS in production environments
  • Strong understanding of datacenter networking concepts: VxLAN, EVPN, VPCs, and Spanning Tree
Nice to have
  • Industry certifications: CCIE (R&S or Data Center), JNCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent
  • Experience with Cisco ASR/NCS (IOS-XR) and/or Juniper MX/SRX platforms
  • Experience with ACI, NSX, or other SDN/overlay controller platforms
  • Exposure to AI-assisted network operations tooling or observability platforms
  • Expert level datacenter fabric experience
What the job really is

The Sr. IP Network Engineer at Bandwidth is responsible for designing, operating, and improving the company's global IP network infrastructure. Daily tasks include managing VxLAN/EVPN datacenter fabrics, maintaining Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, architecting WAN routing, troubleshooting network issues, and developing automation tools. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams on network projects.

Benefits
  • 100% company-paid Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage for you and your family with low deductibles and low out-of-pocket expenses
  • All new hires receive four weeks of PTO
  • PTO Embargo: no interruptions during time off
  • Additional PTO can be earned through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges
  • “Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for significant life events
  • 90-Minute Workout Lunches and unlimited meetings with a nutritionist
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • On-call rotation and after-hours maintenance required
  • The role involves mentoring junior engineers, which may require additional soft skills
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