IP Network Engineer

Who We Are:

Bandwidth, a prior “Best of EC” award winner, is a global software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice, messaging, and emergency services. Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support. Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders!

At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND.  We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves.  #jointheband

What We Are Looking For:

We’re looking for an IP Network Engineer who has a passion for architecting, implementing, and maintaining a global, world class IP network. This person will be part of a team that has ownership of all things network including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs to name a few. This individual will own the challenges of today as well as the vision of tomorrow to include scalability, security, automation, and self service.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, secure and maintain Bandwidth’s global IP network
• Deploy and manage service provider grade routers, switches, firewalls, and vpns
• Deploy and manage circuits and cross connects between vendors, customers, and peers
• Provide other teams within Bandwidth guidance and advice as it relates to the network
• Build and evaluate automation and self service strategies for the network

What You Need:

• At least five years of hands on experience working with service provider grade network equipment and technologies such as:
  • Cisco ASR routers
  • Cisco Nexus switches
  • Cisco ASA firewalls and VPNs
  • Cisco ACI
  • Juniper MX routers
  • Juniper SRX firewalls and VPNs
  • Palo Alto firewalls
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of IPv4 protocol
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of BGP
• Strong understanding of MPLS, VxLAN, OSPF, and Spanning-tree
• Deep understanding of several network domains to include routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs to name a few
• Expert level knowledge and understanding of at least one popular network vendor including but not limited to Cisco,Palo Alto and Juniper
• Excellent self motivation and team collaboration skills
• Fluency in English, spoken and written

Bonus Points:

• Scripting or programming proficiency

The Whole Person Promise: 

At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well…

• Work laptop & mobile phone with a competitive subscription plan, and an internet allowance to support the costs of the Internet at home
• We contribute 5% of monthly gross salary into your private pension
• Income protection plan to ensure you’ll receive a regular income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Life insurance providing financial support to your loved ones in the event of your unexpected passing.
• Health insurance, with extensive coverage, a simple claim process and the possibility to cover your life partner and children.
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 counseling and support on all areas of life (personal and professional).
• Unlimited, free and anonymous consultations with our dedicated therapist.
• Childcare support
• Commute to work scheme and Cycle to Work scheme  
• 24 days annual leave per year and 1 additional day every 3 years
• Time-Off Embargo. When you take time off (of any kind!) you’re embargoed from working. Bandmates and managers are not allowed to interrupt your time-off - not even with email
• Additional time-off can be earned throughout the year through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges
• “Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for life’s most
• important moments like graduations, buying a first home, getting married, wedding anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild
• 90-Minute Workout Lunches, contribution to your monthly fitness subscription and unlimited virtual meetings with our very own nutritionist.

Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but not sure if you’re 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us crush the mission? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the BAND.

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