Network Engineer

Post Date

Jul 27, 2023

Location

Birmingham,
Alabama

ZIP/Postal Code

35203
US
Jul 04, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Network Engineer

Req #

BIR-640231

Pay Rate

$39 - $59 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to hire a Network Engineer for one of our large telecom clients that controls ~1300 LTE sites throughout AL, GA, and MS. Each LTE site requires a transport link for network connectivity back the core data centers. This transport is primarily accomplished by using a point-to-point microwave link, leased 3rd party carrier ethernet services, or company owned fiber. For resiliency/backup purposes or to support a temporary emergency portable site deployment. Our client also utilizes satellite-based communications and other 3rd party wireless carrier 4G/5G services for site transport. Responsibilities include: - Identifying opportunities for improvement in current transport network - Identifying vendor transport solutions to meet resiliency/backup needs - Testing identified transport solutions - Developing the necessary router configurations for transport solution - Working with Southern Company resources to integrate solutions into the larger network.

Required Skills & Experience

- LAN and WAN Network solutions and routing protocols (specifically MPLS, SD- WAN, OSPF, BGP)

- Router configuration - VPN configuration/management

- Managing CoS/QoS - General Firewall understanding/knowledge

- Must be self-motivated and capable of directing own work for periods of time

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- Any generic understanding or experience with firewalls.

- Telecom environment, LTE specifically

- CCNA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.