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The position also provides support for resolution of escalated customer service issues relating to the core network.\nLearn more about Careers at Hunter Communications.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nInstall, provision, configure, upgrade core network routers and switches\nDesign, plan and implement core network logical and physical migrations\nTroubleshoot and resolve core network issues\nMaintain complete and accurate documentation of specific project details\nProvide top-level and on-call support for escalated customer service issues up to and including service outages\nManage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, facilitate resolution of any issues\nUtilize monitoring tools to proactively identify potential issues and plan for future growth\nTier 3 NOC Support\nProvision, configure, upgrade fixed wireless network devices\nFacilitate the procurement of equipment and materials specific to projects\nTasks and projects relevant to the position as needed\nRequirements:\nRecommended Qualifications:\nStrong working knowledge of project/program management, conducting end to end project management of network projects\nHigh proficiency with routing and switching technologies\nProficient with MPLS, ISIS, BGP and OSPF protocols\nFamiliar with Fixed Wireless systems and technologies\nKnowledge of optical networking technologies (CWDM, DWDM)\nFamiliar with Passive Optical Networks\nExperience with Juniper, Nokia and Cisco platforms strongly preferred\nStrong troubleshooting and multitasking abilities\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nDesired Education and Experience:\nBachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Networking, or equivalent, related work experience preferred\nJuniper JNCIA-Junos/JNCIS-SP, Comptia A+/Net+, Nokia NRS 1, Cisco CCNA, or similar certifications preferred\n4 years of IT/Networking experience strongly preferred High proficiency with routing and switching technologies\nProficient with MPLS, ISIS, BGP and OSPF protocols\nFamiliar with Fixed Wireless systems and technologies\nKnowledge of optical networking technologies (CWDM, DWDM)\nFamiliar with Passive Optical Networks\nExperience with Juniper, Nokia and Cisco platforms strongly preferred\nStrong troubleshooting and multitasking abilities\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nDesired Education and Experience:\nBachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Networking, or equivalent, related work experience preferred\nJuniper JNCIA-Junos/JNCIS-SP, Comptia A+/Net+, Nokia NRS 1, Cisco CCNA, or similar certifications preferred\n4 years of IT/Networking experience strongly preferred","company":"Hunter Communications","rawCompany":"hunter communications","city":"Eugene","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-22T19:18:16.472Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1231.00","title":"Computer Network Support Specialists","slug":"computer-network-support-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541519","title":"Other Computer Related Services","slug":"other-computer-related-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Core Network Engineer","description":"Description:\n\nHunter Communications is searching for an experienced Core Network Engineer to conduct hands-on POP/cabinet and data center upgrades or replacements of network routing, switching, fixed wireless, and power systems. 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