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Network Engineer - (Juniper MX Focus)

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $180,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Oct 14, 2025
Network Engineer - Service Provider Backbone (Juniper MX Focus) Location:Preference for candidates willing to travel or relocate to Tuscaloosa, AL(Open to Discussion) Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 Employment Type: Full-Time OverviewSeeking an experienced Network Engineer with a strong service provider or ISP background to support and expand a large-scale carrier-grade backbone network. This role is highly technical and hands-on, focused on Juniper MX routing, BGP/MPLS, and traffic engineering across multiple data centers. The ideal candidate has experience operating high-availability internet transport infrastructure and scaling large distributed networks. Key Responsibilities Operate and maintain a multi-data center service provider network. Configure and monitor Juniper MX series routers and core switching infrastructure. Manage BGP sessions, MPLS, traffic engineering, and peering relationships. Support high-availability internet access and transport connectivity. Troubleshoot escalated Tier 3 network incidents in coordination with operations teams. Drive network expansions, upgrades, and migrations to support ongoing growth. Contribute to automation, monitoring, and optimization initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a service provider/ISP environment (telco, cable, or carrier). Hands-on expertise with Juniper MX routers-configuration, scaling, and optimization. Strong knowledge of BGP/MPLS and internet routing architecture. Proficiency with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, or similar). Linux command-line experience for network diagnostics and automation. Background in managing carrier hotel or data center interconnect environments. Preferred Qualifications Juniper certification (JNCIP or higher strongly preferred). Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting. Familiarity with backbone-scale internet infrastructure operations. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.