Telecommunications Network Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Telecom Network Engineer to become an integral part of our engineering team. This Tier 3 role is responsible for the design, provisioning, testing, and ongoing support of Internet and long‑haul data services in a service provider environment.

The ideal candidate has strong routing and switching experience, is comfortable supporting carrier-grade networks, and can independently resolve complex technical issues while participating in a rotating on‑call schedule.
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• Provision, configure, and test E‑Line, E‑LAN, and Internet services
• Design, implement, and support Internet and long‑haul data networks
• Develop and execute test plans to validate infrastructure and system performance
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot BGP and OSPF
• Create and maintain network diagrams and technical documentation
• Enforce standards and policies for network design and implementation
• Document network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support and participate in a rotating on‑call schedule
• Support maintenance windows and planned network upgrades

• Strong troubleshooting and critical‑thinking skills
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• CCNA, Network+, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Ethernet cabling and Layer 2 fundamentals
• IP subnetting and addressing
• VLANs (802.1Q)
• DHCP
• DNS
• NAT and Carrier-Grade NAT (CG‑NAT)
• Wi‑Fi technologies, including 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi
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• OSPF routing protocols
• Remote Windows network troubleshooting (IP configuration, ping, trace route)
• OpenVPN
• Cisco and Cisco‑like CLI on routers and switches
• Firewalls and security appliances
• SSH, FTP, TFTP, and Telnet
• Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

• Fiber optic cabling and physical‑layer concepts
• Service Provider VLANs (802.1ad / Q‑in‑Q)
• Carrier and Metro Ethernet services
• DWDM systems
• Fixed Wireless technologies (5 GHz and 60 GHz)
• Fiber testing and splicing (fusion splicing, OTDR use)
• Passive Optical Networking (GPON and XGS‑PON)
• Calix hardware platforms
• Ubiquiti platforms (Uni Fi and UISP)
• IPv6 networking
• Advanced BGP concepts
• Proxmox Virtualization Environment (PVE) and virtual machines
• Linux systems, especially Debian/Ubuntu Server

• Ability to lift and install network equipment
• Ability to climb ladders and work in office, data center, and industrial environments
• Must not be color blind
• Must be able to pass a background check

• Tier 3 engineering role with direct impact on network reliability and growth
• Exposure to carrier‑grade Internet, transport, and access networks
• Collaborative engineering environment with autonomy and ownership
• Competitive salary

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Telcom: 3 years (Required)

• Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Required)

In person

Onward represents a fundamental CHANGE in telecommunications. Onward sells IP (Internet Protocol) from the ground up. Unlike other networks, we started with an all‑fiber network, that means no copper and none of the limitations that come with it. With this strong foundation, we created efficient operational processes and dynamic applications to support our top priority, the customer. This represents products that are flexible and easily adapted to keep up with a fast‑paced, technology‑driven market.

Services can be installed in days, not weeks or months. Customers are Number 1.