Network Engineer V

Network Engineer V at North Star Staffing

We are seeking a Senior Network Deployment and Operations Engineer with over 10 years of experience in IP or Optical networking. This critical role involves providing technical leadership and operational oversight for large-scale network infrastructure deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal Network Engineer V candidate combines deep networking expertise with robust program management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

This is a 100% remote (Global) position, offering a compensation range of USD 110-135 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

Network Deployment & Operations

• Provide technical and operational oversight for IP or Optical network deployments.
• Ensure infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Develop and manage deployment schedules, scope, and resource allocation.

Technical Leadership

• Facilitate technical discussions across engineering, operations, and data center teams.
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and drive innovation in deployment processes.
• Ensure adherence to networking standards, best practices, and SLAs.

Performance & KPI Management

• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLA adherence.
• Analyze performance data to improve processes and decision-making.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Ensure contractual obligations and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across network engineering, data center engineering, and operations.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain structured reporting for senior leadership.
• Communicate program status, risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 110+ years of experience in IP or Optical network deployment.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale network infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical expertise in IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies.
• Experience with program management, operations, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Work Environment

• Fully Remote (United States) (Note: Job description states 'Global' for location, and 'United States' for work environment details. Assuming global but primarily based for US-timezone/operations).
• Fast-paced, infrastructure-driven engineering environment.
• High visibility with senior leadership stakeholders.

Key skills/competency

• IP Networking (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, TCP/IP)
• Optical Networking Technologies
• Network Architecture & Deployment
• SLA & KPI Management
• Program Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Process Optimization
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Vendor Management
• Data-Driven Decision Making