Network Engineer
Core
Extensive testing of routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, OSPF, etc.) across multiple vendor platforms to validate network features and teach networking concepts to software developers.
Role type
Senior Network Engineer (Routing Protocols & Vendor Testing)
Builds
Production-ready network configurations and models for autonomous networking platforms
Domain
Enterprise Networking, Service Provider, Data Centre
Deliverable
production ML models (via careerplan.io/jobs/8005818003-network-engineer-at-forwardnetworks)
Required skills
Routing protocols (BGP, MPLS, OSPF, IS-IS), Multi-vendor platform expertise (Juniper, Cisco, Arista), Network device configuration (switches, routers, firewalls), Network troubleshooting, Technical documentation, Vendor certification (CCIE/JNCIE/VCDX)
Preferred skills
Python scripting, Ansible, Git, DevOps tools
Technologies
BGP, MPLS, MP-BGP, RIP, EIGRP, OSPF, IS-IS, SR, Juniper, Cisco, Arista, PaloAlto, Fortinet
Responsibilities
Test routing protocols on multiple vendor platforms, Teach networking basics to software developers, Configure and validate network devices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
