IP Network Engineer

Remote, United States | Posted on 11/14/2025

Sputnik Solutions, Inc. is a Schaumburg, Illinois–based IT and Non-IT consulting and staffing company dedicated to providing high-quality technology solutions, software development, and outsourcing services. With expertise across mobile and web development, IT staffing, and managed services, Sputnik helps businesses of all sizes enhance productivity, reduce costs, and achieve their digital goals. By combining onshore and offshore capabilities, the company delivers flexible, cost-effective, and scalable solutions tailored to client needs.

Led by a team of experienced professionals, Sputnik Solutions is known for its commitment to integrity, innovation, and client success. Beyond IT services, the company also offers registered agent services in Illinois, helping businesses stay compliant and operationally strong. Through personalized consultation and expert talent delivery, Sputnik Solutions continues to empower organizations to grow confidently in an ever-evolving technology landscape.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled IP Network Engineer with strong expertise in routing, switching, MPLS/IP, and network security. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience across multi‑vendor platforms, extensive knowledge of IP protocols, and proven experience executing complex network migrations.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot IP networks across multi-vendor environments.
• Support routing and switching operations, network optimization, and performance improvements.
• Design, provision, and maintain MPLS/IP services including LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE, MP-BGP, VPLS, L2VPN, and IPVPN.
• Work with LAN technologies such as STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG .
• Implement and support QoS , traffic engineering, and end‑to‑end IP service delivery.
• Configure and maintain IPSec VPNs, firewalls and associated network security controls.
• Conduct network migrations , upgrades, and integration activities with minimal downtime.
• Perform network audits, documentation updates, and change management tasks.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and project teams during deployments.

Required Technical Skills (Must-Have)

• Strong understanding of IP, TCP, UDP, QoS .
• Expertise with OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
• Deep knowledge of MPLS/IP technologies :
  • LDP, RSVP, RSVP-TE
  • MP-BGP
  • VPLS, L2VPN, IPVPN
• Strong LAN expertise:
  • STP, RSTP, 802.1x, ISL, HSRP, VRRP, MC-LAG
• Security experience with IPSec VPNs and firewalls .
• 7700 Series: SR-12, SR-12E .

Cisco

• C7609, C4900, C3600, ASR9K

ADVA

• FSP 500, 1500, 2000, 3000

Juniper

• EX4200, EX4300, M120, M320, M240, MX960

Ciena

• 5164, 6500T

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
• 3–10+ years of hands‑on experience in IP routing, switching, MPLS, and network security.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.
• Experience working in service provider, carrier, or large enterprise IP networks is preferred.