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As we scale our broadband infrastructure, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Network Engineer to design, implement, and operate the core IP and transport networks that power our ISP services. This role is ideal for a hands-on network engineer with deep ISP experience who thrives in building resilient, high-performance networks from the ground up and supporting long-term growth. Why You’ll Love Working at INTUS SmartcitiesYou’ll work on meaningful fiber infrastructure projects, have real influence over how networks are designed and built, and grow your career alongside a team that values expertise, ownership, and execution. This is a rare opportunity to help build modern FTTH networks from the ground up—without the bureaucracy of legacy telecoms. What You’ll Do●     Work closely with the INTUS Smartcities team to design and establish ISP networks in California, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.●     Design and implement scalable IPv4 and IPv6 network topologies for FTTH deployments.●     Develop Layer 2 and Layer 3 network architecture supporting residential broadband services.●     Plan, configure, and optimize routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF to ensure reliability and performance.●     Identify and evaluate strategic Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) for peering and transit.●     Negotiate and manage peering agreements to optimize latency and reduce upstream costs.●     Design and implement traffic engineering strategies to balance load across transit providers and IXPs.●     Evaluate and select vendors for core and edge routers, switches, and optical transport equipment.●     Define technical requirements and performance benchmarks for network hardware procurement.●     Oversee deployment and configuration of selected network devices.●     Design network redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure high availability.●     Implement dual-homing, redundant uplinks, and resilient POP architectures.●     Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure.●     Collaborate with NOC and field teams to support monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.●     Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, policies, and procedures.●     Ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Who You Are●     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.●     5+ years of experience in ISP or telecommunications network engineering.●     Strong expertise in IP networking, fiber access networks, and routing protocols.●     Hands-on experience with major networking vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Arista.●     Comfortable designing and operating carrier-grade, highly available networks.●     Experience with network automation and scripting tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) is a plus.●     Prior experience working in an ISP environment is strongly preferred.●     Able to travel within the U.S. as required.Preferred Certifications●     CCNP / CCIE, JNCIP / JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking certifications.●     MEF Carrier Ethernet or similar fiber network certifications.What We Offer●     Competitive salary based on experience●     Job stability and long-term growth potential●     Flexible work environment, with the possibility of hybrid work●     Mission-driven work●     Fast-paced career acceleration●     Cross-disciplinary exposure●     Flexible, trust-based work environment●     Work with top-tier leadership●     Real influence on technical direction●     Learning & professional development support","company":"Intus Smartcities","rawCompany":"intus smartcities","city":"Sacramento","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T17:31:35.475Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Network Engineer - FTTH","description":"Location: Sacramento, California or surrounding areasEmployment Type: Permanent, Full-TimeSalary: $75,000 – $90,000 USDTravel: Required (U.S. domestic)Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Help Us Bring True Fiber Internet to Underserved Communities Across the United StatesINTUS Smartcities is expanding its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) footprint across multiple U.S. states. 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