At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Senior Lead Network Engineer is a highly experienced technical leader within the Architecture, Engineering, and Technology Support (AET) organization, responsible for the design, engineering, operational support, optimization, and long-term evolution of the Metro and Transport IP network infrastructure. This role serves as a senior subject matter expert for carrier-grade Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies, advanced routing architectures, Metro Ethernet services, transport networks, and multi-vendor platforms supporting critical telecommunications services.
The Senior Lead Network Engineer provides strategic technical leadership across Architecture, Engineering, Operations, Planning, and vendor organizations to ensure highly available, scalable, secure, and resilient network solutions.
This role requires extensive experience supporting large-scale Metro Ethernet and IP/MPLS environments, deep expertise in routing protocols and traffic engineering, and advanced knowledge of carrier-class platforms from Cisco, Juniper, and Ciena.
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary by location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Base Salary Range: $132,000 – $198,000 USD
This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.
Forged Fiber also offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
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