Senior Network Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong offer due to high demand for skilled network engineers, competitive regional salary, and opportunities for mentorship and leadership.
- Competitive salary: $125,000–$140,000 USD
- Mentoring opportunities for junior staff
- Work remotely from Canada or the USA
- Requires specialized knowledge in telecommunications and Juniper
Pros
- Competitive salary range ($125,000 - $140,000 USD) for experienced candidates
- Remote work flexibility within North America
- Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence network design
Cons
- Requires specialized knowledge in Juniper platforms and engineering practices
- Significant expectations regarding collaboration across teams
- High responsibility level with potential for stress during troubleshooting
Who it's for
Senior / Lead • Remote
Good fit
- Experienced network engineers looking for leadership roles
- Candidates passionate about network technology advancements
- Professionals experienced in cross-functional team collaboration
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without relevant experience
- Individuals seeking minimal collaboration and remote oversight
- Those not proficient with Juniper products
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Ting Internet is a leading fiber Internet provider in the United States, delivering future-proof internet in over a dozen Ting Towns across the country.
As part of Tucows (NASDAQ:TCX, TSX:TC), Ting is backed by outstanding resources and talent. We embrace a people-first philosophy that is rooted in respect, trust, and flexibility. We believe that whatever works for our employees is what works best for us.
The work we do genuinely changes lives. If this sounds exciting, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Opportunity
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of our network infrastructure. You will work closely with your peers to understand customer requirements and translate them into functional network solutions. In this role, you will be expected to advise junior network engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
This is a remote position for applicants in Canada or the USA.
What you will be doing (Job Duties)
- Maintain the design, planning, configuration, and deployment of network applications and systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements
- Guide the maintenance and testing of network infrastructure
- Troubleshoot and debug network issues
- Review and maintain technical documentation
Evaluate network performance and architecture
Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in network development - Provide guidance and mentorship to junior network engineers
Influence multiple parts of a product or system through technical expertise
What you have (Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Deep knowledge of designing, developing, and maintaining complex network systems
- Relevant industry experience in telecommunications is a must
Ability to lead the direction and implementation of solutions for issues of moderate scope - Strong collaboration and persuasion skills when working with senior peers outside your domain
- Hands-on experience with Juniper platforms (MX, PTX, ACX for routing; EX, QFX for switching)
- Strong knowledge of routing protocols: OSPF, RSVP, LDP, iBGP, and eBGP
- Expertise in configuration and software management for Juniper devices
- Proficiency with access control lists (ACLs) and traffic filters
- Experience with peering and transit, including managing connections to Internet Exchanges (IX)
- Strong background in vendor lifecycle management for transit/transport (quoting, ordering, and implementation)
- Proficiency with PeeringDB and IP address management (registration and transfer of IP blocks)
- Knowledge of RPKI and experience working with the ARIN portal
- Familiarity with colocation portals and cross-connect ordering
- Ability to analyze and interpret NetFlow data
- Experience with network automation and systems integration
- Proficiency with Ansible and Jinja for configuration automation and templating
- Experience advising and mentoring junior peers
- Ability to work independently with a high degree of autonomy
What’s nice to have (Other Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Network/Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 6–8 years of experience in network engineering
- Experience with Juniper BNG implementation is a plus
The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - $140,000 USD for US residents OR $111,000 - $125,000 CAD for Canadian residents. Other countries will differ. Range may vary on a number of factors including, but not limited to: location, experience and qualifications. Tucows believes in a total rewards offering that includes fair compensation and generous benefits. Learn more about Tucows Benefits.
Want to know more about what we stand for? At Ting and Tucows we care about protecting the open Internet, narrowing digital divide, and supporting fairness and equality.
We also know that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to inclusion across race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We celebrate multiple approaches and diverse points of view.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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