Please note: This is a Mostly Remote Position which may require occasional on-site visits in addition to remote work.

　　About the Role:

　　Senior Network Engineer develops and implements all aspects of the architecture and deployment of network elements in support of new service offerings, new customer orders, and overall network health. Building and managing Horizon's large-scale carrier Ethernet network and troubleshooting complex customer issues will be the focus of this role.

　　About Horizon:

　　Horizon has a long history in the telecommunications industry. From starting as the Home Telephone Company over 120-years ago to building a multi-state fiber-based network to server our customers' current and future needs, Horizon prides itself on history, innovation and advanced technology.

　　When you join Horizon's team, you're not just receiving competitive pay, great benefits and generous vacation time, you're tapping into our forward-looking commitment to technology and our decades-long tradition of excellence.

　　At Horizon, we practice servant leadership because our customers matter to us. Each person we interact with is treated as a true partner, and our customers experience our care regularly.

　　What we offer:

　　Up to Four (4) weeks of paid vacationTen (10) Paid HolidaysPotential for annual bonuses401k company match plus additional company contributionMedical, Dental and Vision (HRA and HSA options w/ company provided contributions)Life Insurance -- up to 3.5x base salary, plus additional options to add familyAnnual wellness incentives -- Earn up to $850 per yearFitness Center ReimbursementShort- & Long-Term DisabilityOpportunities for career growthEssential Job Functions:

　　Take the lead in designing and deploying end-to-end network solutions to ensure scale, cost efficiency, and high availability (99.999%)Oversee the design, provisioning, and implementation of complex multi-location customer Internet & Ethernet based services (Layer 2 and Layer 3)Develop and maintain firewall or other network based filtering policiesMonitor core network capacity and performance for any potential problems, including taking action to mitigate or prevent problems in a timely mannerTake the lead in troubleshooting complex customer or internal network issuesAct as the highest technical escalation point for all customer and service related issuesTrain and develop others for increasing responsibility of the IP networkDevelop and publish core network diagrams to include Layer 2 and 3 interconnectionsMaintain core network POP, colocation and data center design diagramsEvaluate emerging technologies and create implementation strategies for inclusion in the wider networkAct as a subject-matter expert in all core network change management activities (peering, transport, hardware, etc.) including the development of change and test plansDevelop and publish network architecture and configuration standards for backbone and customer networksPublish Monthly or On-Demand network utilization and other performance statisticsUnderstanding and knowledge of best practices in regards to Carrier install methods.All other job duties as assigned.Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in Computer Science, Networking, Technology or Engineering.

　　JNCIP or JNCIE Network Certification preferred

　　Experience in architecting service provider networks that including Ethernet, DWDM, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, MPLS and Layer 2 Switching

　　Experience in managing DWDM Optical Transport equipment.

　　Solid knowledge