What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer - FTTH position at INTUS Smartcities?
Location: Sacramento, California or surrounding areas
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $75,000 – $90,000 USD
Travel: Required (U.S. domestic)
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Help Us Bring True Fiber Internet to Underserved Communities Across the United States
INTUS Smartcities is expanding its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) footprint across multiple U.S. states. 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 Smartcities
You’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
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000