Network Engineer

Are you passionate about designing building and optimizing networks that keep communities connected Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges collaborating across teams and seeing the direct impact of your work on customers and network performance

IdeaTek is looking for a Network Engineer to support the continued growth and reliability of our expanding fiber this role youll design implement monitor and optimize network infrastructure while partnering with teams across the organization to ensure our customers receive a fast reliable and resilient experience.

Whether youre deploying new technologies troubleshooting network performance or supporting large-scale expansion projects youll play a key role in advancing IdeaTeks mission of bringing high-speed internet to underserved communities.

A Day in the Life

Youll start your day reviewing network health monitoring alerts and addressing priority issues impacting system performance. Throughout the day you may design new network infrastructure troubleshoot complex routing or connectivity challenges collaborate with field operations during deployments or evaluate opportunities to improve system performance through upgrades and automation.

Youll work internally cross departmentally and with vendor partners to ensure projects stay on schedule network performance remains strong and future expansion efforts are successfully implemented.

What Youll Do

Key responsibilities include:

• Design configure deploy and maintain network infrastructure that supports IdeaTeks growing fiber network.
• Monitor network performance analyze system health and proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability scalability and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network routing and connectivity issues while minimizing customer impact.
• Plan implement and support network upgrades preventive maintenance and new technology deployments.
• Manage technical projects by coordinating timelines budgets vendors and cross-functional resources to ensure successful execution.
• Evaluate network initiatives and provide technical recommendations that support business objectives and long-term growth.
• Translate technical concepts and project updates into clear actionable information for leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide technical expertise support network expansion initiatives and improve operational processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network designs configurations and implementation activities.

What Were Looking For

To be considered for this role youll need the following required qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in Network Engineering or a related networking role.
• Strong understanding of network architecture routing switching and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Experience managing technical projects and balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

What Will Help You Stand Out

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing or supporting telecommunications or broadband networks.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting VoIP technologies.
• Experience with wireless networking technologies including Ubiquiti UniFi/UNMS Siklu PtP/PtMP or Enterprise WiFi.
• Experience deploying and supporting GPON technologies.
• Experience with eLAN and eLINE network deployments.
• General knowledge of telecommunications services including internet voice and wireless technologies.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA CCNP JNCIA or equivalent.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Network Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.

Desired Attributes

Beyond the qualifications these attributes are what make someone a great fit for our team:

• Analytical You enjoy solving complex technical problems and identifying root causes.
• Collaborative You build strong partnerships and work effectively across teams.
• Adaptable You remain calm and flexible as priorities shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-Focused You understand how your work impacts customers and strive to deliver reliable network performance.
• Organized You can effectively manage multiple projects priorities and deadlines.
• Continuous Learner Youre curious about emerging technologies and committed to expanding your technical expertise.

Why Join IdeaTek

IdeaTek is a cutting-edge telecommunications company dedicated to bringing fast reliable internet to underserved communities. Were a passionate team of innovators and problem-solvers committed to making a difference in the lives of our customers. At IdeaTek we value our employees and foster a culture of collaboration growth and community involvement.

A few of the key ways we strive to make employees feel valued include:

• Competitive pay bonus potential
• Medical dental vision life and 401(k) with match
• Free coaching/counseling for employees & families
• Free internet service (if available in your area) or internet reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for personal and professional growth
• Community engagement opportunities
• Culture that values results effort and integrity

Our Core Values

• We are Trustworthy We build confidence through transparency follow-through and dependability.
• We count on Big Thinkers We dont just imagine the futurewe create it with bold actionable ideas.
• We have a Resilient Spirit We embrace challenges bounce back from setbacks and keep striving for more.
• We stand on Belief We believe everyone deserves access to technology that helps them learn grow and thrive.
• We foster Connectedness Our work goes beyond broadbandwe build real connections within our team and our communities.
• We drive Innovation Were always looking for ways to improve and redefine whats possible.

Ready to Apply

If youre ready to help build the future of broadband and make a lasting impact wed love to hear from you. Apply today!