Network Engineer I

The Network Engineer I is responsible for reviewing, validating, and processing vendor fiber delivery packages to support the timely deployment and maintenance of the network infrastructure. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external teams. The engineer will work within defined procedures to resolve routine issues and support a range of activities related to network design, data validation, and quality assurance.

Scope:

• Applies company policies and standard procedures to review and process vendor packages.
• Works on issues of limited scope with guidance and oversight from senior engineers.
• Follows detailed instructions to complete network engineering tasks.

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review and validate vendor fiber delivery packages, ensuring all required documents such as LOA/CFA, Vendor Network Diagram, Site Survey Photos, CID mapping, and KMZ files are complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address any issues found during the review process, including Dark Fiber or location discrepancies.
• Create and update Engineering Data Packages (EDP) based on validated vendor documentation, including Route Diagrams for fiber testing.
• Update network databases, including DC360, by modeling new equipment, creating site codes, and addressing CID mapping issues.
• Perform quality assurance checks on vendor deliverables and escalate issues to the appropriate teams when necessary.
• Work directly with vendors and ISPs to resolve network hardware or software issues, ensuring prompt resolution of incidents such as input errors, CRC errors, or RMA-related tasks.
• Assist in ensuring site readiness by validating ILA readiness spreadsheets and coordinating with teams on space and power requirements.
• Provide support for global network infrastructure, including backbone, datacenter, and content delivery network (CDN) elements, as necessary.
• Support the deployment and integration of new fiber routes, ensuring alignment with internal workflows and standards.
• Other duties as assigned, ensuring flexibility to meet evolving network demands and requirements.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 0 to 2 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• Have a basic understanding of routing, switching, server operating systems, active directory, firewalls, wireless controllers, DNS, email, virtual machines and software applications

• Builds stable working relationships internally

• Follows standard practice and procedures when analyzing situations or data

• Familiarity with content delivery networks and internet peering strategies

• Understanding of server hardware technologies relative to content delivery performance and capacity

Preferred Qualifications: 

• N/A

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing

• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment

• Must be able to use a computer

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively 

• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Salary Range

$26.34 - $41.58 USD (Hourly)

• Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit.
• Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through Cigna (PPO, HSA, EPO options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through Cigna (DPPO & DHMO options)

• Nationwide Vision provided through VSP

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

• 401k Plan

• Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other fringe benefits required under state and federal law