<p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <div> <p>At <strong>Bandwidth</strong>, we shape how the world connects. We're the global communications software company and Tier 1 network operator with global reach. The voice, messaging, and emergency services infrastructure behind the brands and apps you use every day.</p> <p>Because we own the network we build on,<em> the problems you'll solve here are bigger, more complex, and more impactful. </em>And as communications shifts to AI, we're the infrastructure layer making it possible.</p> <p>We call ourselves BANDmates because building something this big takes collaboration, different perspectives, and the freedom to bring your authentic self to the table.</p> <p>We're experts who speak like humans. Ready to build what's next? <strong>#JoinTheBand</strong></p> </div> <p><strong>What We Are Looking For:</strong></p> <p>The <strong>Sr. IP Network Engineer</strong> designs, operates, and continuously improves Bandwidth's global IP network infrastructure. This role owns critical functions across datacenter fabric, WAN routing, and firewall security — and drives the automation initiatives that keep the network reliable at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on expertise in VxLAN/EVPN datacenter architectures and Palo Alto firewall platforms, combined with a strong foundation in service provider routing protocols.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and operate VxLAN/EVPN-based datacenter fabrics across multiple Points of Presence (PoPs), including leaf-spine topology, BGP EVPN control plane, and overlay/underlay integration.</li> <li>Manage and maintain Palo Alto firewall infrastructure, including zone-based policy design, Panorama administration, threat prevention, and security rule lifecycle management.</li> <li>Architect and maintain BGP-based WAN routing across Bandwidth's backbone network, including iBGP/eBGP policy, route manipulation, and prefix management.</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex, multi-layer network issues spanning switching, routing, and security infrastructure.</li> <li>Develop and maintain network automation tooling — including device provisioning, configuration management, and event-driven remediation — using Python, Ansible, or similar frameworks.</li> <li>Evaluate emerging network technologies and lead proof-of-concept efforts to drive platform improvements.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional Engineering and Operations teams to deliver network changes and infrastructure projects.</li> <li>Mentor junior network engineers and provide technical leadership on complex projects.</li> <li>Participate in on-call rotation and perform scheduled after-hours maintenance as required.</li> <li>Contribute to network documentation, runbooks, and post-incident reviews (RFOs).</li> <li>Support vendor relationships and assist with hardware procurement evaluation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Need:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Education: <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent work experience.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience: <ul> <li>10+ years of hands-on experience in service provider network infrastructure roles.</li> <li>Demonstrated production experience with VxLAN/EVPN datacenter fabrics (leaf-spine architecture, BGP EVPN control plane).</li> <li>Demonstrated production experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, including Panorama and zone-based security policy.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Knowledge: <ul> <li>Expert-level understanding of BGP (iBGP/eBGP), OSPF, and MPLS in production environments.</li> <li>Strong understanding of datacenter networking concepts: VxLAN, EVPN, VPCs, and Spanning Tree.</li> <li>Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tooling.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Skills: <ul> <li>Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python preferred) for network automation tasks.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and lead project work with minimal supervision.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Points:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Education: <ul> <li>Industry certifications: CCIE (R&S or Data Center), JNCIE, PCNSE, or equivalent.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience: <ul> <li>Experience with Cisco ASR/NCS (IOS-XR) and/or Juniper MX/SRX platforms.</li> <li>Experience with ACI, NSX, or other SDN/overlay controller platforms.</li> <li>Exposure to AI-assisted network operations tooling or observability platforms</li> </ul> </li> <li>Knowledge: <ul> <li>Expert level datacenter fabric experience</li> </ul> </li> <li>Skills: <ul> <li>Experience with infrastructure-as-code practices (Ansible, Terraform, or similar).</li> <li>Familiarity with network source-of-truth platforms such as NetBox.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>The Whole Person Promise:</strong></p> <p>At Bandwidth, we’re pretty proud of our corporate culture, which is rooted in our “Whole Person Promise.” We promise all employees that they can hav