Network Engineer - III

Summary

Client is seeking a motivated and driven engineering professional who will assume responsibilities for engineering IP networking build projects and work closely with the Capacity Planning, Design and Operations teams to implement our strategic technology goals. The candidate will work to create an environment of teamwork and cooperation with all stakeholders including: territories, edge, and design.

Responsibilities

Develop network configurations from design models/templates by creating MOPs for Engineers to implement during network maintenance windowsHands-on experience configuring routers, switches and related network equipment. Preferably: Cisco Carrier Routing Systems (CRS), Cisco Network Convergence System (Company), ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, Juniper MX-480, MX-960. Operating Systems: IOS, XR-IOS, NX-OS, JunOSWork remotely with local operation team members throughout the United States to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed racked routers and switches into Client's data center locationsWork independently with minimum supervision and meet aggressive deployment dates and timelinesAbility to quickly adapt and learn new tasks and processes around deploying new routers and switches in a remote settingMentor new team members when they join the group and introduce them to all aspects of the jobUtilize automated workflows to assist with device configuration and provide feedback on improvementsThe candidate will work to support Client's’s strategic technology goals including the ongoing migration of core elements to the intelligent edge networkWork on engineering and deploying directional networks for Intelligent Edge including but not limited to: SAP ENSE Fabric, Access ENSE fabric, ISP, NNI and 5G connectivityEngineer and create network configurations for the onboarding of Client's’s private cloud tenantsResponsible for engineering IP edge networks at Service Aggregation Points (SAP) and Transport Aggregation Points (TAP)Building networks for interconnection to Client's Cloud Platforms (VCP) for growth, capacity and expansionEngineering network solutions with a strong interaction with PNF and VNF applications teamsWorking with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, network modeling, and network deployments. Leveraging plugins for network deployments across multiple virtualized OS environmentsOverseeing network builds from procurement to “In Service”Work with peer teams to ensure new networks are built and migrated to meet KPI’s and company objectivesWork collaboratively with existing team members to meet team goals

Must Have Skills

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experienceExperience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge NetworksHands on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates and changes on working devicesFunctional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6)Knowledge of spine and leaf fabric networkingWorking knowledge of VXLAN and BGPMust possess extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling including Cat5/6 copper cabling and fiber types SC, LC, FC, MPO, MOP creation and implementationIn 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)Must possess the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, stay organized/prioritize their workload, and make updates to tickets/spreadsheets/deployment schedules.Need to be comfortable working on the phone and troubleshooting with local support personnel to correct OBM (Out of Band Management) and Ethernet/fiber cabling issues.Have the ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents and join team/project calls throughout the day in various US time zones and have the ability to convey status and work updates.Administrative skills to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.

Desired Skills

Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to do your best each dayCCNA/JSCIS or other networking certificationsAbility to work closely with others, manage the workload you are assigned, and schedule work/project manage tasks with other installation teams and groupsAbility to follow and implement detailed engineering design documentsPast experience working in a remote environment and testing newly installed switches and routersThe ability to articulate and explain you work and self through email and on the phoneExperience with MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNsWorked with Cisco (VTS), Nokia (Nuage) or Itential (IAP), HPNA, DCNM automation toolsSolid understanding of networking-specific technologies: IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, mp-BGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS (LDP & TDP), inter-AS MPLS, and m-VPNA strong ability to understand end to end call flows for deploying network servicesKnowledge of or prior experience with cloud and scripting experience in Linux, Openstack, Python and virtualizationAny cloud and scripting experience i.e. Linux, Openstack, Python, automation, virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of relevant work experience

Compensation

The pay rate range above is the base hourly pay range that Aditi Consulting reasonably expects to pay someone for this position (compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, competencies, experience, location and end client requirements).

Benefits and Ancillaries

Medical, dental, vision, PTO benefits and ancillaries may be available for eligible Aditi Consulting employees and vary based on the plan options selected by the employee.