Network Engineer 3

Description:

• As a Data Center Network Engineer, you will contribute to the success of the client’s state-of-the-art data center network architecture and network solutions.  In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for the complete lifecycle of the Data Center Network.  This includes planning, creating design solutions, deploying, and monitoring to ensure the Data Center Network operates at maximum reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

Typical Day:

• Design, document, deploy, and manage Data Center Network solutions through all phases of lifecycle management for Cisco ACI & Nexus equipment and Radware Load Balancers deployed at enterprise hosting locations and local facilities.
• Support infrastructure and deployment projects across multiple regions and locations.
• Partner with hardware, software, and vendor teams on the development of enterprise data center solutions.
• Provide project participation, advice, and counsel to IT personnel, management, and project teams on various aspects of enterprise DCN hardware and software.
• Establish and implement global security and operational best practices and adhere to IT Controls.
• Adhere to IT Service Management processes, instruction, and procedural documentation.
• Work with application support teams/customer/operations management to develop plans to minimize the technical and/or business impact of network environment changes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support the global datacenter network infrastructure 24x7.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve complex problems within the enterprise Data Center networks.

Technical Skills Required:

(Required)

• Three to six years of experience designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and delivering against deadlines.
• Experience working in a global team environment.
• The position requires knowledge and hands-on experience with the following:
• Cisco Nexus Network Switches and NX-OS
• Application Delivery Controller (Network Load Balancer)

(Desired)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent.
• Proficient analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate service interruptions is critical; management and impacted customer base must be aware of the situation and anticipated recovery time.
• Hands-on experience with the following:
• Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
• Radware Alteon.