Network Engineer 1 (Telecommunications)

Network Engineer I (Telecommunications)

Location: Allen, TX (Onsite) 75013

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: Up to $100,000 + annual bonus opportunity

Build Your Career in Telecommunications Networking

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing telecommunications and network infrastructure organization to identify a Network Engineer I who is ready to build a long-term career in networking, carrier infrastructure, and network operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational networking experience who wants exposure to large-scale enterprise and telecommunications environments. You'll work alongside experienced engineers while developing your skills in routing, network operations, automation, troubleshooting, and infrastructure support. The team is looking for someone who enjoys learning, takes ownership of their work, and wants to grow into more advanced engineering responsibilities over time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support day-to-day network operations across a large and growing telecommunications environment
• Assist with network device configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
• Work with routing technologies and carrier-grade networking environments
• Help monitor network performance and assist with issue resolution
• Participate in network upgrades, deployments, and infrastructure projects
• Support documentation efforts, process improvement initiatives, and engineering teams
• Assist with network automation projects and scripting efforts
• Work closely with remote technicians and field resources during network implementations
• Learn best practices related to network security, reliability, and scalability

What We're Looking For

• Approximately 2+ years of networking, telecommunications, NOC, or infrastructure support experience
• Experience troubleshooting network devices, connectivity issues, and physical infrastructure
• Exposure to routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, or IS-IS
• Familiarity with Layer 2 technologies including Ethernet, MPLS, EVPL, or similar technologies
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Exposure to Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking platforms
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field preferred

Nice to Have

• CCNA, JNCIA, Network+, or other networking certifications
• Exposure to Python, Ansible, or network automation
• Experience using Git or version control tools
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or cloud networking concepts
• Understanding of SDN technologies
• Experience supporting telecommunications, service provider, fiber, or carrier networks

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing organization investing heavily in network infrastructure
• Work alongside experienced engineers and industry experts
• Gain hands-on exposure to carrier-grade networking environments
• Opportunity to develop routing, automation, and infrastructure engineering skills
• Strong career growth potential within the networking organization
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to learn and advance

If you're looking to move beyond traditional help desk or support work and build a career in network engineering and telecommunications infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through LHH Recruitment Solutions.

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