Network Engineer - III

$114,400 - $124,800/Yr

The Judge Group - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

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, turning up new and disconnecting older circuits of varying bandwidths, and 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 ensure all monitored network equipment functions according to company standards before and after changes are made.

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 configuration changes for Intelligent Edge Networks.
• Leverage automation tools like Python, NSO, DCNM, VTS, Pronghorn, and Nuage.
• Transport circuit turn-up and troubleshooting.
• Work remotely with local operation team members to deploy and troubleshoot routers and switches.
• Perform BAU maintenance work such as ACL updates and software upgrades.
• Utilize network monitoring tools to ensure equipment functions according to standards.
• Review MOPs and automated dry-run outputs with the engineering team before scheduled changes.
• Engage in intra and interdepartmental communication to plan and prepare for maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• 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 on working devices.
• Ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents.
• Strong communication skills to articulate work and updates through email and phone.
• Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Administrative skills to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.
• Good understanding of 3G and 4G call flow.