Senior Network Engineer

Company Overview

Quintillion, a privately owned and funded company, operates a unique telecommunications system serving Alaska’s American Northwest and North Slope Arctic regions. As a wholesale provider, Quintillion delivers high-speed broadband to local providers across Alaska. In 2017, they completed a 249-mile terrestrial fiber optic cable from north of Fairbanks to Prudhoe Bay, offering a high-capacity, low-latency network tailored for the oil and gas industry on the North Slope.

Quintillion’s Phase 2 expansion will create a cutting-edge fiber optic route linking Alaska, Japan, and Washington State, enhancing network diversity and capacity while reducing latency for Asian markets. Phase 3 plans to extend the network through the Northwest Passage to Canada and Europe, establishing a low-latency, diverse route between Asia and Europe with potential for further growth.

Senior Network Engineer
Help Connect the Future from the Edge of the World

Quintillion is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to build, operate, and secure Alaska’s only subsea and terrestrial fiber-optic network. If you’re ready to tackle complex technical challenges and make a tangible impact in some of the most remote areas on Earth, this is your opportunity.

Why Join Quintillion?
We provide essential broadband connectivity to industries, communities, healthcare, and government across Alaska and beyond. As a leader in Arctic fiber infrastructure, our small but powerful team combines advanced technology with mission-driven operations in a region where reliability is critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of Quintillion’s fiber, DWDM transport, Ethernet, IP/MPLS, and OSS/VM systems.

• Lead network performance improvements, provisioning standards, and system upgrades.

• Maintain and troubleshoot Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) infrastructure.

• Administer and secure Network Management Systems (NMS) and OSS environments.

• Coordinate with managed service providers on projects and resolve complex network issues.

• Travel to remote Alaska sites for on-site infrastructure support.

• Oversee network security, including identity/access control, patching, and vulnerability management.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in telecom network operations; 3+ years in engineering, NMS administration, or network security.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years of sales engineering, solutions engineering, or network design experience, preferably in wholesale broadband.

• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control systems.

• Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with Unix/Linux, VMware, and enterprise system administration.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred:

• Network+ or Security+ certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Quintillion is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and does not discriminate based on any protected status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• 401(k) plan