Job Title: Network Engineer

Location: Greater St. Louis, MO

Start Date: Immediate

About Gateway:

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Network Engineer. Gateway Fiber is a locally owned and operated internet service provider on a mission to positively impact communities through better internet. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.

Gateway’s Beliefs About People:

Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We need a clear vision for where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we look out for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.

Expected Outcomes and Requirements:

Gateway is hiring a Network Engineer to use their experience in design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of our IP networks in support of our goal of adding 100,000 residential & business passings per year. The Network Engineer is expected to contribute in the following significant ways:

• Achieve investigation and solutioning of advanced network requirements and problems through development and application of research techniques, theories, and advanced solution methods.
• Utilize performance, maintainability, capacity, and reliability analysis as KPI’s to assess network engineering plans and systems design.
• Implement network and/or network applications and track performance and reliability.
• Develop and utilize a network needs assessment and forecasting model.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to resolve complex and unique technical problems.
• Serve as an internal resource to assist other departments in issue resolution, customer communication, and general education.

The successful candidate will bring the following to the table:

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Carrier Grade Layer 3 Core Network Routing, Architecture, Design, and Implementation.
• If you’ve been an Implementation Engineer for 5 years’ and are looking to take the next career step, please apply.
• Knowledge of the following:
  • Knowledge of Juniper JUNOS preferred.
  • Juniper MX Series Core Routers experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of Cisco, and/or other Core Router manufacturers may be considered.
  • Routing Protocol Knowledge (OSPFv3, IS-IS, BGP, IBGP, RIP) is absolutely required. Experience with MPLS, Multicast and various WAN protocols is required. 
  • Cisco Catalyst Switch Knowledge is a plus.
  • Calix GPON/XGS-PON/AXOS experience is a Plus.
  • Working knowledge in both Unix/Linux and Windows.
  • Layer 1, DWDM, CWDM, Optical Transceiver knowledge is a plus.
• 2 to 5 years’ experience in Carrier Grade Layer 3 Core Network Routing, Architecture, Design, and Implementation.
• If you’ve been an Implementation Engineer for 5 years’ and are looking to take the next career step, please apply.
• IPv4 and IPv6 numbering schemes, aggregation, and allocation. Experience with deploying a dual stack IPv4/IPv6 environment a plus. 
• Ability to learn and integrate new technologies in a fast-paced environment. 
• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced problem-resolution skills. 
• The ideal candidate will be able to analyze sniffer traces and be able to resolve various routing issues. 
• Excellent Communications and Interpersonal Skills required, with a passion for the Internet, its growth, and related new technologies.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related educational path preferred.
• Ability to sit or stand at a computer for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 80 pounds while traversing a dynamic jobsite environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to sit in a vehicle for prolonged periods of time, up to 6 hours or longer.

What’s in it for you? 

• Seeing your work make a positive difference in the lives of our served communities. 
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment). 
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections.
• Career development. 
• To learn skills and participate in critical projects in all areas of the business.