Network DC Engineer | Full Time

Corporate Services International B.V. - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Detroit, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Data Center Engineer is responsible for supporting data center LANs, WAN connections, and troubleshooting application performance. This role involves delivering new functionality, managing day-to-day operations, and participating in break/fix activities to support the Enterprise HFHS Networks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the day-to-day operations of the data network within defined scope
• Provide technical assistance and resolution for network incidents and problems
• Recommend and assist with the implementation of complex upgrades and improvements to the data network
• Work with other infrastructure groups and end-users to identify and troubleshoot performance issues in an enterprise environment
• Monitor the installation, maintenance, and monitoring systems of the Clients' network
• Apply advanced skills to resolve complex problems not covered by existing procedures or practices independently
• Bring successful resolution to high-impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems
• Act as an Operations stakeholder for new infrastructure implementations, providing feedback and acceptance to the design team
• Develop mentoring materials and communicate methodology improvements to the technical team
• Ensure all network infrastructure complies with current standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field, or related work experience
• Five years or more experience designing and implementing comprehensive network solutions using Avaya, Cisco, or Extreme Products
• Training/familiarity with Nortel and Cisco architecture and design practices
• Training and/or Industry recognized certifications with designing, maintaining and interconnecting wide area networks
• Firm understanding of the OSI model
• Three to seven (3-7) years of experience in a large, complex network environment using Avaya/Nortel 86xx, 55xx, 25xx, Cisco Nexus (7000, 55xx and 2xxx) and Cisco 65xx, 45xx, 3xxx series switches
• Demonstrated experience and strong fundamental knowledge working with the IP packet capture tools such as Solarwinds, Netscout, Infinsteam, etc.
• Five to 10 years of proven success of the above job description responsibilities with experience in support of a multi-location enterprise wide area network, preferred
• Hands-on experience with the above listed solutions, preferred
• Advanced knowledge of network virtualization technologies including MPLS, VRF, VLAN, and VSS
• Advanced knowledge of tunneling protocols including IPSEC, GRE, and L2TPv3
• Data Center and high availability design experience
• Advanced knowledge of Quality of Service
• Experience with VOIP components and converged networks
• Experience with network security standards
• Knowledge of Avaya, Cisco, and Juniper network hardware models including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, packet analysis, WAN accelerators

Benefits

• Competitive health plan options including CDHPs, PPO, and HMO plans
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Family forming benefits
• Discounts to dozens of businesses