Network Engineer

$135,200 - $145,600/Yr

ManpowerGroup - Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Ashburn, VA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As a Network Engineer at ManpowerGroup, you will be responsible for planning and implementing InfiniBand network configurations that are specifically tailored to meet the high-performance computing requirements of the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of InfiniBand technology, as you will be configuring and fine-tuning InfiniBand switches, routers, adapters, and other hardware components to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability within the network infrastructure. You will also be tasked with implementing security measures and protocols to safeguard sensitive data transmitted over the InfiniBand network, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies. Monitoring network performance is a critical aspect of this position, as you will need to address connectivity issues to maintain optimal uptime for the InfiniBand network. This includes troubleshooting technical problems efficiently and effectively. Collaboration with hardware and software vendors will be essential, as you will evaluate new InfiniBand technologies and recommend enhancements to the existing infrastructure based on industry trends and best practices. Additionally, you will be expected to script reusable templates to automate the configuration of devices and network architecture using Python, which will streamline processes and improve overall efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possesses excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement InfiniBand network configurations tailored to meet the organization's high-performance computing requirements
• Configure and fine-tune InfiniBand switches, routers, adapters, and other hardware components to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability within the network infrastructure
• Implement security measures and protocols to safeguard sensitive data transmitted over the InfiniBand network, ensuring compliance with industry standards and organizational security policies
• Monitor network performance and address connectivity issues to maintain optimal uptime for the InfiniBand network
• Troubleshoot technical problems efficiently and effectively
• Collaborate with hardware and software vendors to evaluate new InfiniBand technologies and recommend enhancements to existing infrastructure based on industry trends and best practices
• Script reusable templates to automate configuration of devices and network architecture using Python

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years proven experience working with InfiniBand technology in enterprise or Lab environments
• Industry certifications such as InfiniBand Trade Association (IBTA) certifications, Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or equivalent are a plus
• Experience in coding/scripting languages such as Python, shell scripting, etc. along with knowledge in code repository solutions
• In-depth knowledge of InfiniBand architecture, protocols, and standards
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting InfiniBand switches, routers, adapters, and related hardware
• Strong understanding of network security principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in RoCE, Rocky, RDMA, etc.