Senior IP Network Engineer

Who We Are: Bandwidth , a prior “Best of EC” award winner, is a global software company that helps enterprises deliver exceptional experiences through voice, messaging, and emergency services. Reaching 65+ countries and over 90 percent of the global economy, we're the only provider offering an owned communications cloud that delivers advanced automation, AI integrations, global reach, and premium human support. Bandwidth is trusted for mission-critical communications by the Global 2000, hyperscalers, and SaaS builders! At Bandwidth, your music matters when you are part of the BAND.  We celebrate differences and encourage BANDmates to be their authentic selves.  #jointheband What We Are Looking For: We’re looking for a Senior IP Network Engineer who has a passion for architecting, implementing, and maintaining a global, world-class IP network. This person will be part of a team that has ownership of all things network, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, to name a few. This individual will own the challenges of today as well as the vision of tomorrow, including scalability, security, automation, and self-service. What You'll Do: Design, implement, secure, and maintain Bandwidth’s global IP network Deploy and manage service provider-grade routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs Deploy and manage circuits and cross-connects between vendors, customers, and peers Provide other teams within Bandwidth guidance and advice as it relates to the network Build and evaluate automation and self-service strategies for the network What You Need: At least five years of hands-on experience working with service provider-grade network equipment and technologies such as: Cisco ASR routers Cisco Nexus switches Cisco ASA firewalls and VPNs Cisco ACI Juniper MX routers Juniper SRX firewalls and VPNs Palo Alto firewalls Expert-level knowledge and understanding of the IPv4 protocol Expert-level knowledge and understanding of BGP Strong understanding of MPLS, VxLAN, OSPF, and Spanning-tree Deep understanding of several network domains, including routing, switching, firewalls, and VPNs, to name a few Expert-level knowledge and understanding of at least one popular network vendor, including but not limited to Cisco, Palo Alto, and Juniper Excellent self-motivation and team collaboration skills Fluency in English, spoken and written Bonus Points: Scripting or programming proficiency General understanding of HTTP, DNS, GRE, IPSEC, and load balancing VoIP knowledge, such as SIP and RTP protocols Linux systems administration (Debian/Ubuntu preferred) The Whole Person Promise: At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can have meaningful work AND a full life, and we provide a work environment geared toward enriching your body, mind, and spirit. How do we do that? Well… Work laptop and an internet allowance to support the costs of the Internet at home We contribute 5-10% of your monthly gross salary into your risk insurance, depending on your seniority at the company. This includes retirement, life, and disability cover. Hospitalization insurance, with extensive coverage, a simple claim process, and the possibility to cover your life partner and children. An extensive Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 counseling and support on all areas of life (personal and professional). Unlimited, free, and anonymous consultations with our dedicated therapist. Childcare support 100% transportation reimbursed for journeys made by public transport Meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, and gift vouchers Cycle to work scheme 24 days of annual leave per year and 1 additional day every 3 years. (Please note that the Belgian system grants legal holidays proportionally to the time you have served as an employee in Belgium the prior year) Time-Off Embargo. When you take time off (of any kind!) you’re embargoed from working. Bandmates and managers are not allowed to interrupt your time-off - not even with an email Additional time-off can be earned throughout the year through volunteer hours and Bandwidth challenges “Mahalo moments” program grants additional time off for life’s most important moments like graduations, buying a first home, getting married, wedding anniversaries (every five years), and the birth of a grandchild 90-Minute Workout Lunches, a contribution to your monthly fitness subscription and unlimited virtual meetings with our very own nutritionist. Are you excited about the position and its responsibilities, but not sure if you’re 100% qualified? Do you feel you can work to help us crush the mission? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, we encourage you to apply! You won’t want to miss the opportunity to be a part of the BAND. Applicant Privacy Notice EU Pay Transparency EU Compensation Range €74.000 — €104.000 EUR