Lead Transport Network Engineer

🕒 February 11

⛰️ Colorado, Iowa, +1 more states – Remote

⛰️ Colorado – Remote 🌾 Iowa – Remote 🌾 Nebraska – Remote

💵 $80k - $95k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🛜 Network Engineer / Network Administrator

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Great Plains Communications

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201 - 500 employees

📡 Telecommunications

Telecommunications

Great Plains Communications is a telecommunications company providing high-speed fiber internet services across the Midwest. With a network extending over 18,000 miles, they serve residential, business, and carrier customers in Nebraska, Indiana, Colorado, and beyond. The company offers a range of services, including internet, ethernet, cloud-based voice solutions, TV, and phone services for both residential and business customers. Great Plains Communications prides itself on reliable connectivity, diverse service options, and exceptional customer service, making them a leader in the regional telecommunications sector.

📋 Description

• Design, deploy, and support high-performance networks across core, edge, and service delivery environments using advanced routing and optical platforms • Provide deep, hands-on engineering expertise and troubleshooting across multi-vendor systems • Collaborate with NOC and Operations teams to resolve complex issues and implement best practices • Maintain accurate network documentation, inventory, and configuration records • Work closely with sales teams, architects, and customers to align solutions with technical requirements and industry trends • Lead proofs of concept, lab validation efforts, and on-site or remote implementations for complex infrastructure deployments • Partner with OEM vendors to resolve escalated issues and stay informed on new features and product roadmaps • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to documentation, knowledge sharing, and standardization of best practices • Support automation and reporting initiatives to enhance operational efficiency • Contribute to solutions involving Transport/Backbone, Segment Routing, Mobile Back-haul, EVPN, and IP/Optical convergence • Lead engineering teams during new network turn-ups, design initiatives, and best-practice adoption • Maintain multiple advanced manufacturer-specific certifications.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred (equivalent practical experience considered) • 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting carrier-grade or large enterprise network environments • Proven expertise with Ciena, Cisco • Strong understanding of IP/MPLS, BGP, OSPF/ISIS, Segment Routing, QoS, and DWDM/ROADM technologies • Solid background in optical transport, including coherent optics, ROADMs, and alien wavelengths • Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams • Strong organizational, time management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and work after hours as needed • Commitment to continuous learning through lab work and self-study • Team-first mindset and a strong desire to contribute to broader organizational success.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Health insurance • Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements • Professional development opportunities