Senior DataCenter Network Engineer

TEKsystems - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Lansing, MI

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Network Engineer will play a crucial role in the operations of the network, ensuring that all company connections are implemented and maintained at a highly available, enterprise level. This position involves a blend of project work and system support, as the Network Engineer will be part of a team responsible for managing the network infrastructure environment. This includes ensuring the appropriate configuration, maintenance, and installation of routers, switches, appliances, hardware, software, and tools. The individual will be tasked with maintaining the health and security of the route switch environment by keeping the latest patches and updates, configuring systems, and utilizing monitoring systems to identify and resolve issues. The role will primarily focus on project work, which includes significant initiatives such as a data center build, leveraging new technology with megaports, integrating 3rd party provider links, implementing SaaS solutions, and redesigning Azure environments. The Network Engineer will collaborate closely with department leaders to identify, design, and develop strategic network solutions that comply with technical and security policies. This collaboration extends to networking and technical teams, as well as Information Security, particularly on new initiatives. As a subject matter expert in various Jackson network technologies, the Network Engineer will assist in maintaining the network environment, which includes configuration management, IOS updates, and patches. Troubleshooting network issues will be a key responsibility, utilizing industry-standard network tools and monitoring systems. The role also involves firewall configuration and implementation, with a preference for Firepower or Checkpoint, and support for Fiber Channel Infrastructure and various network appliances. The Network Engineer will also be involved in Business Continuity testing and will provide after-hours on-call assistance on a rotational basis. A strong knowledge of Internet services, encryption, and network-based protocols is essential, along with familiarity with routing protocols and VPN configuration. Additionally, coding skills in languages such as Terraform, Python, PowerShell, or Yang will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain all company connections at an enterprise level.
• Manage the network infrastructure environment, ensuring appropriate configuration, maintenance, and installation of routers, switches, and appliances.
• Maintain the health and security of the route switch environment by applying the latest patches and updates.
• Utilize monitoring systems to identify and resolve network issues.
• Focus on project work including data center builds, new technology integration, and Azure redesigns.
• Collaborate with department leaders to design and develop strategic network solutions compliant with technical and security policies.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Jackson network technologies, including analysis and QA.
• Assist in maintaining the network environment, including configuration and IOS updates.
• Troubleshoot network issues using industry-standard tools and monitoring systems.
• Support Fiber Channel Infrastructure and various network appliances.
• Assist in Business Continuity testing and provide after-hours on-call assistance.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of network engineering principles and practices.
• Experience with Cisco switches and routers, including IOS and NXOS.
• Familiarity with firewall configuration and implementation, preferably Firepower or Checkpoint.
• Knowledge of routing protocols such as EIGRP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Experience with VPN configuration and setup (Any Connect and Easy VPN).
• Proficiency in coding languages such as Terraform, Python, PowerShell, or Yang.
• Understanding of Internet services, encryption, and network-based protocols.
• Familiarity with storage and server virtualization technologies and their dependencies on network infrastructure.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Citrix NetScaler and F5 BIG-IP appliances.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies that enhance user experience.
• Experience with policy-based routing, OTV, and VXLAN.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.