Optimum is looking to hire a Level 2 SRE IP Engineer to support the design, maintenance, and optimization of IP-based infrastructure systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and automation, enhancing network performance while implementing software-driven operational efficiencies.
Requirements
- Familiarity with IP routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS) and basic MPLS concepts.
- Exposure to Linux/Unix systems and understanding of system-level networking.
- Experience using monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Ability to write or understand basic automation scripts in Python, Shell, or similar.
- Understanding of core networking principles: subnetting, VLANs, NAT, QoS.
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, and basic authentication protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+).
- Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support incident response and contribute to postmortem analysis and documentation.
- Monitor key network and infrastructure metrics and assist in creating automated alerts.
- Execute and improve runbooks and standard operating procedures for routine maintenance and incident handling.
- Assist in configuration, deployment, and validation of IP network elements (routers, switches, firewalls).
- Contribute to the development of internal tools and automation scripts (Python, Bash, or Ansible) for service reliability tasks.
- Collaborate with NOC and Operations teams to ensure uptime targets are met.
- Participate in software patching, upgrades, and system audits under supervision.
Other
- 2–4 years of experience working in IP networks or infrastructure engineering environments.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to document and share knowledge.
- Interest in infrastructure as code, continuous integration, and DevOps practices is a plus.
- Resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence.
- The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in Texas is $83,538.00 - $137,241.00 / year.
