Network Engineer - III

$122,720 - $143,520/Yr

Randstad

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
10,001+ employees
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The successful candidate will join the Core Network Engineering and Implementation team with responsibilities for engineering the client's new eNSE platform located within datacenters throughout the United States. As part of the Network Build Team, you will assist with and perform implementation responsibilities while collaborating closely with diverse Engineering teams to achieve our strategic technology goals and transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform. This new network leverages virtualization and software-defined networking to transform how we provide products and services while maintaining our position as the industry leader. The candidate will be responsible for engineering IP networking build projects and will work closely with the Capacity Planning, Design, and Operations teams to implement our strategic technology goals. You will create an environment of teamwork and cooperation with all stakeholders, including territories, edge, and design. The role requires a motivated and driven engineering professional who can manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize workloads, and communicate effectively with local support personnel to troubleshoot issues related to OBM (Out of Band Management) and Ethernet/fiber cabling. In this position, you will be expected to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents, participate in team/project calls across various US time zones, and provide status updates on your work. Administrative skills are essential for tracking and updating emails, tickets, projects, and work logs. The role also involves mentoring new team members and supporting the ongoing migration of core elements to the intelligent edge network, ensuring that new networks are built and migrated to meet KPIs and company objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Write technical and detailed Layer 1 equipment installation and fiber testing Method of Procedures (MOP).
  • Schedule, track, and correct testing failures while working with local market team members throughout the United States to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed racked routers and switches in client Wireless MSCs (Mobile Switching Centers).
  • Develop network configurations from design models/templates by creating MOPs for Engineers to implement during network maintenance windows.
  • Hands-on experience configuring routers, switches, and related network equipment, preferably Cisco Carrier Routing Systems (CRS), Cisco Network Convergence System (NCS), ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, Juniper MX-480, MX-960.
  • Work remotely with local operation team members throughout the United States to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed racked routers and switches into client data center locations.
  • Work independently with minimum supervision and meet aggressive deployment dates and timelines.
  • Quickly adapt and learn new tasks and processes around deploying new routers and switches in a remote setting.
  • Mentor new team members when they join the group and introduce them to all aspects of the job.
  • Utilize automated workflows to assist with device configuration and provide feedback on improvements.
  • Support client's strategic technology goals including the ongoing migration of core elements to the intelligent edge network.
  • Engineer and create network configurations for the onboarding of client's private cloud tenants.
  • Responsible for engineering IP edge networks at Service Aggregation Points (SAP) and Transport Aggregation Points (TAP).
  • Build networks for interconnection to client Cloud Platforms (VCP) for growth, capacity, and expansion.
  • Engineer network solutions with a strong interaction with PNF and VNF applications teams.
  • Work with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, network modeling, and network deployments, leveraging plugins for network deployments across multiple virtualized OS environments.
  • Oversee network builds from procurement to 'In Service'.
  • Collaborate with peer teams to ensure new networks are built and migrated to meet KPIs and company objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks.
  • Hands-on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates and changes on working devices.
  • Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
  • Knowledge of spine and leaf fabric networking.
  • Working knowledge of VXLAN and BGP.
  • Extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling including Cat5/6 copper cabling and fiber types SC, LC, FC, MPO.
  • In-depth knowledge and expert comprehension of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for Nokia 7750/7706/7250, Cisco 55A1, 5504, 5508, 9508, CRS-16, Nexus 3k/5k/7K/9K (IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS).
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized/prioritize workload, and make updates to tickets/spreadsheets/deployment schedules.
  • Comfortable working on the phone and troubleshooting with local support personnel to correct OBM and Ethernet/fiber cabling issues.
  • Ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents and join team/project calls throughout the day in various US time zones.

Nice-to-haves

  • Positive attitude, good work ethic, and a desire to do your best each day.
  • CCNA/JNCIS or other networking certifications.
  • Ability to work closely with others, manage the workload assigned, and schedule work/project manage tasks with other installation teams and groups.
  • Past experience working in a remote environment and testing newly installed switches and routers.
  • Ability to articulate and explain work and self through email and on the phone.
  • Experience with MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
  • Worked with Cisco (VTS), Nokia (Nuage) or Itential (IAP), HPNA, DCNM automation tools.
  • Solid understanding of networking-specific technologies: IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, mp-BGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS (LDP & TDP), inter-AS MPLS, and m-VPN.
  • Knowledge of or prior experience with cloud and scripting experience in Linux, Openstack, Python and virtualization.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • 401K contribution (based on eligibility).
  • Incentive and recognition program.
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