Overview
*Shift: Monday–Friday: 6AM EST – 3PM EST
We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Managed Services team. In this role, you will provide expert-level network and systems support for our clients in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of Enterprise and Service Provider networking experience, with deep expertise in investigating and troubleshooting complex network infrastructures. This individual is a proactive problem-solver with advanced technical skills, a customer-first mindset, and a passion for delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.
Your Impact
The essential functions of this position include:
- Deliver high-quality network and systems support within a Managed Services Center.
- Provide full lifecycle systems support for clients, including implementation, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and resolution of complex issues.
- Own issues end-to-end until successful resolution is achieved.
- Maintain advanced, up-to-date technical expertise in networking technologies.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Accurately document all incidents, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions in the ticketing system.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ownership in all tasks.
- Collaborate effectively in a team environment while also working independently with minimal supervision.
- Participate in on-call rotation.
- Lead and manage assigned technical projects.
- Multi-task effectively while prioritizing workload in a dynamic setting.
- Maintain a customer-focused, results-driven attitude at all times.
- Troubleshoot, isolate, and resolve both common and highly complex network/systems problems, independently or as part of a team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Active Cisco CCNP Service Provider certification required
- 5+ years of experience in a service provider network role, with strong knowledge of optics
- Proven track record of successfully troubleshooting complex network issues
- Proficient with Cisco NCS, Nexus, ASR 1K and 9K equipment
- Versed with Nokia and Juniper service provider level platforms
- Strong working knowledge of VRF technology
- In-depth understanding of routing protocols: IS-IS, OSPF. BGP, and MPLS
- Familiarity with SD-WAN, cloud networking, and network security concepts
- Background using IT Service Management tools (ServiceNow preferred)
- Competent utilizing Microsoft 365 tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Position Specifics
The initial base salary range for this position is expected to be between $110,000 and $150,000 annually. The final base salary offered will be determined by multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, depth of experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, our compensation structure may include other components such as commissions and discretionary bonuses.
ePlus offers a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility, employee stock purchase program and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and personal leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an offer of employment is extended.
If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
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Who We Are
At ePlus, we believe technology is a people business. Our team is passionate, skilled, and driven to deliver solutions that make a real difference. Join us and be part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and extraordinary results.
Corporate Values
- Respectful communication and cooperation: We prioritize respectful communication, fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
- Teamwork and employee participation: Collaboration and teamwork thrive through diverse perspectives, both within our teams and in our interactions with our customers.
- Work/life balance that supports our employees’ varying needs: We value the well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance is pivotal to our collective success.
- Embracing communities: We embrace and support the communities that nurture us. Our employees' dedication to fostering positive change is a source of immense pride for us.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
- ePlus is dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture that represents diversity, enables inclusion, and makes our employees feel comfortable bringing their full, unique selves to work.
- While performing this role, you will engage in both seated and occasional standing or walking activities. We provide reasonable accommodations, in accordance with relevant laws, to support success in this position.
- By embracing our values, you will contribute to our collective mission of making a positive impact within our organization and the broader community. We understand that this job description serves as a guide and is not an employment contract.
ePlus maintains a California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Privacy Notice on our Trust Center, available here: CCPA Privacy Notice.
Notice to Recruiting Agencies: ePlus only accepts unsolicited resumes when presented directly by a candidate. Unsolicited resumes submitted to ePlus from any other source will be considered ePlus property and will not qualify for any placement or referral fees. ePlus will only pay such fees in connection with a valid written agreement between ePlus and the referring agency, and then only after providing advance written approval to the referring agency to submit resumes in connection with a particular opportunity.
ePlus San Jose, California, USA Office
San Jose, United States
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