SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER
Department: Network Engineering
Reports To: EVP of Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to play a key role in the design, implementation, and ongoing optimization of our Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) network. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our growing broadband infrastructure.

As a senior member of the engineering team, you will lead complex network design initiatives, mentor junior engineers and support staff, and serve as an escalation point for advanced troubleshooting. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence and deliver a world-class broadband experience to our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Network Design & Implementation

• Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable network infrastructure to support residential and small business FTTH services.
• Develop and deploy configurations for routers, switches, servers, firewalls, and other core network equipment.
• Collaborate with OSP, Field Operations, and NOC teams to ensure network readiness, capacity planning, and efficient service delivery.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and architectures that enhance network performance and cost efficiency.

Operations & Maintenance

• Monitor network performance and proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues to maintain optimal uptime.
• Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews for critical network events.
• Maintain complete and accurate technical documentation for network configurations, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee automation efforts to streamline network management and improve response times.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and enforce network security measures, including access control, authentication, and traffic segmentation.
• Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards related to data integrity and network security.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for the network engineering and NOC teams.

There are several competencies required to be successful in this position. The following are some of the most important and definitions of each are included at the end of this job posting: , , and .Vero Fiber was formed to fill a need in unserviceable and underserved communities where access to affordable, reliable broadband simply does not exist. Our goal is to bring the highest quality fiber optic-based broadband services to these communities. In addition, Vero strives to enhance communities by becoming an active partner in these communities by adding jobs, supporting local causes, and helping improve the connectivity of schools and rural healthcare as well.Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit: This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.At least 2 professional references are required. Employees with a competency of safety and security are able to observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions and use equipment and materials properly. At intermediate levels that can determine appropriate action beyond guidelines. At higher levels of competency, employees make proactive suggestions to improve safety and security within their department or across the organization. Employees with high quality of work demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in their work product. They look for ways to improve and promote quality and can apply feedback to improve performance. A stronger employee will monitor their own work to ensure quality. Employees who are results-oriented focus on achieving results for the organization or team. Most employees routinely achieve their goals and gradually move on to more challenging tasks. More results-oriented employees go beyond that baseline to deliver exceptional value in their daily work.