Senior IP Network Engineer

Job overview

The Senior IP Network Engineer role is onsite in Raleigh, NC. Compensation is not specified. Bandwidth operates global communications software and Tier 1 network infrastructure supporting voice, messaging, and emergency services. The engineer designs, operates, and improves the global IP network, including datacenter fabric, WAN routing, firewall security, and automation. The role helps maintain reliable network services at scale and provides technical leadership across engineering and operations projects.

What you'll do

• Design and operate VxLAN/EVPN datacenter fabrics
• manage Palo Alto firewall infrastructure and security policies
• architect and maintain BGP-based WAN routing
• troubleshoot network issues across switching, routing, and security
• develop network automation using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
• evaluate technologies and lead proof-of-concept efforts
• mentor junior engineers
• participate in on-call rotation and scheduled after-hours maintenance
• maintain documentation and runbooks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ip network engineer

ip networking

vxlan

evpn

bgp

palo alto firewalls

network automation

python

raleigh nc

bandwidth

on-call rotation

after-hours maintenance

10+ years experience

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid medical, vision, and dental coverage for employees and family
• four weeks of PTO for new hires
• additional PTO opportunities and wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of hands-on service-provider network infrastructure experience, production VxLAN/EVPN and Palo Alto experience, and expert-level BGP, OSPF, and MPLS knowledge.

About the employer

Bandwidth is hiring for this role. Industry: Wired Telecommunications Carriers. Sector: 51.