<p><strong>Job Title: Network Reliability Engineer (NRE)</strong></p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Kansas City, MO </p><p> <strong>Job Type:</strong> 52 Week Contract </p><p> <strong>Industry:</strong> Cloud Infrastructure / Networking</p><p> <strong>Experience Level:</strong> Mid to Senior</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled <strong>Network Reliability Engineer (NRE)</strong> with a strong background in <strong>network operations</strong> and <strong>Python development</strong>. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of a large-scale global cloud network infrastructure.</p><p>As an NRE, you will apply engineering principles to automate and measure network reliability, respond to disruptions, and collaborate across teams to restore and improve network functionality. You’ll also lead efforts to automate operational tasks, enhance workflows, and increase overall efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support the design, deployment, and operations of a global-scale cloud network infrastructure.</li><li>Develop and maintain network fabric and systems using deep protocol-level knowledge and programming skills.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to define milestones and deliverables.</li><li>Execute and develop network change procedures safely and efficiently.</li><li>Create tools and solutions to empower frontline support teams.</li><li>Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural design discussions.</li><li>Participate in on-call rotations and provide break-fix support.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis and post-event reviews.</li><li>Build dashboards and telemetry systems to monitor network health.</li><li>Develop scripts to automate routine tasks and support tooling.</li><li>Act as a subject matter expert on network automation and monitoring projects.</li><li>Work with vendors and QA teams to resolve bugs and qualify new firmware or OS versions.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).</li><li>5+ years of experience in Network Engineering, preferably in ISP or cloud environments.</li><li>Strong experience in network operations roles.</li><li>Deep understanding of networking protocols: MPLS, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP.</li><li>Familiarity with VxLAN and EVPN is a plus.</li><li>Proficiency in scripting or compiled languages (Python preferred).</li><li>Experience with network monitoring, telemetry, and modeling tools (e.g., YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF).</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with large-scale data center design and operations.</li><li>Familiarity with CLOS network architectures and backbone infrastructure.</li><li>Ability to influence product roadmaps and technical direction.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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