Sr Network & Security Engineer

Sr Network and Security Engineer

Tillman FiberCo is building a 100% fiber network to support the next generation of broadband services. Tillman FiberCo is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a Network and Security Engineer to join our NPEC reporting to Tampa, Florida.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Maintaining network and security infrastructure of the company including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and other physical hardware
• Driving the vendor towards faster network recovery during outage situations
• Ability to review the technical documentation and create the configuration required to support the services
• Troubleshooting, resolving, and communicating networking issues to other employees and management.
• Configuring and troubleshooting security infrastructure software and hardware.
• Performing upgrades to network and security infrastructure.
• Providing technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation of all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects.
• Implementing new and/or executing current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the network.
• Interact and represent Tillman FiberCo with peering, transit partners/vendors and others.
• Implementing disaster recovery procedures
• Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.
• Work jointly with leadership from NOC, Engineering, Business Development, and Supply Chain/Vendor management teams.
• Establish, monitor, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance.
• Maintain knowledge of technology in use, and/or under development for its impact or potential impact on the operational business process
• Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of security and networking best practices to offer the best solutions and protection to company systems.
• Exercise sound judgement in selecting engineering techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Work closely with OEM Vendors, 3rd party DF/Lit providers, and internal teams to identify the best Value (quality, time, and cost).
• Design and implement the network portion for new property launches, including new constructions and conversions, and involving the configuration/insertion of new nodes.
• Must be able to identify issues that will cause delays and apply innovative solutions.

As a growing company, we are committed to attracting and developing the absolute best talent by offering a workplace where results are recognized and rewarded. We offer a terrific opportunity for you to grow:

• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company, backed by a global investor and owner of digital infrastructure assets.
• Competitive Salary
• East Coast based company (will work on EST time)
• Remote WFH convenience
• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Recognition Program

• Experience in Nokia IP and PON network, Alcatel Lucent IP Network and Fortinet Firewall.
• Service Provider Experience and understanding of MPLS services like L3 VPRN, L2 VPLS, Pseuodiwires, MP-BGP
• Experience in designing failover scenario for multiple data center using BGP Peering with ISPs
• Circuit test and turn up experience for Dark/Lit Fiber circuits
• Experience in design and deployment of DWDM network
• Experience in using Google Earth for review of KMZ files
• BS in Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license.