Network Engineer - III

$114,400 - $124,800/Yr

The Judge Group - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Remote - Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is currently seeking a Network Engineer - III who will be responsible for the advanced configuration and operating system upgrades of carrier-class Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia equipment that tie together a complex, multivendor nationwide data network. The successful candidate will work on virtualization technologies in the Pacific and North Central Markets, assisting with implementation responsibilities for one or more COINs. This role requires close collaboration with the Implementation and Engineering teams to achieve strategic technology goals and transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform. This new network leverages virtualization and software-defined networking to transform product and service delivery while maintaining industry leadership. The Network Engineer will work 3rd shift, 10-hour, 4-day work weeks (Tuesday-Friday mornings). Responsibilities include planning, prioritizing, and scheduling maintenance window changes with various groups, implementing these changes during scheduled maintenance windows while adhering to corporate standards. Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, and related network equipment is essential, with a preference for Cisco Carrier Routing Systems (CRS), Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS), ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, and Juniper MX-480, MX-960. The role also involves implementing configuration changes for Intelligent Edge Networks, leveraging automation tools like Python, NSO, DCNM, VTS, Pronghorn, and Nuage. The engineer will be responsible for transport circuit turn-up/troubleshooting, working remotely with local operation team members throughout the United States to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed routers and switches in data center locations. The position requires the ability to work independently with minimum supervision, meet aggressive deployment dates, and adapt quickly to new tasks and processes. A solid understanding of networking technologies such as IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, MPBGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS, and VRFs is crucial. The engineer will also perform BAU maintenance work, utilize network monitoring tools, and engage in intra and interdepartmental communication to plan and prepare for maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Advanced configuration and operating system upgrades of Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia equipment.
• Work on virtualization technologies in the Pacific and North Central Markets.
• Assist with implementation responsibilities for COINs and collaborate with Implementation and Engineering teams.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance window changes with various groups.
• Implement changes during scheduled maintenance windows while adhering to corporate standards.
• Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, and related network equipment.
• Implement configuration changes for Intelligent Edge Networks.
• Leverage automation tools like Python, NSO, DCNM, VTS, Pronghorn, and Nuage.
• Transport circuit turn-up/troubleshooting.
• Work remotely with local operation team members to deploy and troubleshoot routers and switches.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and meet aggressive deployment dates.
• Adapt and learn new tasks and processes around deploying new routers and switches.
• Engineer network configuration for onboarding private cloud tenants.
• Perform BAU maintenance work such as ACL updates and software upgrades.
• Utilize network monitoring tools during maintenance windows to ensure equipment functionality.
• Review MOPs and automated dry-run outputs with the engineering team before scheduled changes.
• Assist team members during cutovers, migrations, and upgrades through network monitoring tools.
• Engage in communication to plan, schedule, prioritize, and prepare for maintenance activities.
• Enter all night changes into the change management database and ensure notifications are approved.
• Work closely with local onsite Network Assurance team to validate no customer impacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and occasional weekends.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to excel.
• Extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling.
• In-depth knowledge of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for various network devices.
• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and strong knowledge of MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates.
• Ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents.
• Ability to articulate and explain work through email and phone.
• Knowledgeable in Layer 1 remote connectivity to network devices.
• Ability to work closely with others and manage assigned workloads.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and lead phone calls for changes.
• Comfortable troubleshooting with local support personnel.
• Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Ability to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.
• Knowledge of spine and leaf fabric networking.
• Working knowledge of VXLAN and BGP.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree.
• CCNA or CCNP certifications.
• Hands-on experience with Nokia SR-OS devices.
• Experience with virtualization technology in a corporate environment.
• Knowledge of Cloud Computing (VMWare, Openstack, AWS, Azure, or similar).
• Five or more years of experience working on large, complex data networks.
• Experience with data networking gear and troubleshooting problems.
• Experience planning and implementing multiple technical projects.
• Good understanding of 3G and 4G call flow.