Network Sustainment Engineer II (Linux)

Segra is searching for a dynamic and experienced Linux System Administrator (Segra Title: Network Sustainment Engineer II). This is a mostly remote opportunity focusing on Linux systems administration rather than a network engineering role.  Role Overview: This position provides in-depth support of the company’s Transport, Packet, and Management Networks and OSS functions. Will have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within one of the functional areas of the organization identified in the Skill Discipline Matrix below. Design, develop, test, and implement all components, equipment, and software within the functional area of the organization. Performs administrative work relating to projects and assignments.  Required Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in systems engineering, administration, or support. Must have prior experience with Linux. This is a Linux system administration role rather than a network engineering position. Must have prior Telecommunications experience to be considered.  Ideal Qualifications: Linux OS, Python, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), Radius, TACACS, Syslog, Velo Cloud SD-WAN, and VMware  Preferred Qualifications: College degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4-6 years professional level experience. 4-6 years deploying and managing OSS systems, network operations, or engineering environment or related job. Understanding of the OSS disciplines in the Skill Matrix. Excellent verbal, written communication skills.  Good analytical and problem solving skills.  Must be detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills.  Must have effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management, and team members to ensure customer satisfaction.  Must be able to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time-sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.   About Segra: Segra is one of the largest independent fiber network companies in the Eastern United States. We have a broad and dense service footprint across the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. In addition, we are known for our future-forward infrastructure and state-of-the-art voice and data technology solutions for businesses and the public sector, as well as wholesale transport services to some of the world’s largest carriers. Our network features the latest advances in IP, ethernet, and dark fiber architectures, as well as high performance data centers throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Furthermore, our network powers technology solutions such as hosted voice, security, and cloud.  Segra has engineered our entire company operations to put our customers at the very center of everything we do. We invest in the communities of our customers by hiring locally and continually upgrading our network infrastructure. Segra has over 900 employees in 90 facilities, including 14 sales offices in 44 markets. We exist purely to help businesses within our footprint be successful. Benefits Overview: Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life insurance 401(k) match Tuition and gym reimbursements Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays Volunteer days, parental leave  Our Commitment to Equality: Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.