Associate Engineer , SRE IP
About The Position
We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore – it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. We are seeking an entry-level IP Network Site Reliability Engineer (SRE I) to join our IP Engineering team. This role is designed for early-career professionals with a foundation in networking or systems administration who are eager to build expertise in network reliability engineering. As a Level 1 IP Network SRE, you will support the monitoring, operation and stability of core IP transport systems. You will work with senior network engineers to automate repetitive tasks, respond to incidents, and scale and secure large, carrier-grade IP networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Media Technology, engineering or equivalent practical experience
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience in network administration, operations, engineering, or SRE-related work
- Understanding of IP networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
- Familiarity with routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and MPLS concepts
Nice To Haves
- Internship or project-based experience with routing and switching is a plus
- Hands-on exposure to carrier-grade platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or Arista) is desirable
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation tasks is desirable
- Exposure to monitoring/observability tools (SNMP, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, etc.)
- Awareness of cloud networking concepts (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
Responsibilities
- Monitor the health and performance of IP transport networks (core, edge, and aggregation)
- Support day-to-day operations, including configuration changes, upgrades, and routine maintenance
- Navigate and assist with troubleshooting incidents related to routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS), MPLS, and VPN services
- Execute runbooks and follow standard operating procedures for incident response and escalation
- Develop basic automation scripts (Python, Bash) to reduce manual network tasks
- Collect and analyze metrics, logs, and alarms from monitoring systems
- Participate in an on-call rotation with guidance and mentorship
- Document troubleshooting steps, network changes, and lessons learned
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Systems, Security, and other Operations Teams) to deliver reliable network services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
