Title: OPS LAN Engineer

Location: Plano TX

Terms: Full Time

Job Description

Technical/Functional Skills

• Level 3 or Level 4 Network WAN & Security Engineer.
• Expert level understanding and implementation of commonly deployed WAN technologies and concepts MPLS, Viptela SDWAN, P2P, VRF, Wave, SONET, DWDM, WAN Optimization - is a requirement.
• Expert knowledge of Layer 3 technologies, including - IPv4, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, PIM, HSRP, DMVPN, NHRP, and GETVPN is required.
• Play a Subject Matter Expert (SME) role on network security technologies like Palo Alto, Zscaler (ZIA & ZPA).
• Deep and strong understanding of Palo Alto firewalls, Internet proxy, DNS, SSL & IPSec VPN, multi-factor authentication and IPS technologies.
• Strong hands-on experience in Zscaler Internet Access & Private Access.
• Good understanding on F5 Load balancers with GTM & LTM.
• Expert knowledge of Traffic prioritization technologies and techniques including QoS, TOS, COS, LLQ, CBWFQ, WFQ, Shaping, Policing, MPLS-VPN QoS is required.
• Design, implement and manage the network and security systems within a secure multi-tenant cloud (AWS, Azure, etc.) environment.
• Good hands-on experience on Cisco VManage, Netscout, Infoblox, Vital Net, App Neta etc.
• Proven expertise working with Global Telecommunications carriers.
• Validated experience in managing, provisioning, and designing network technologies in a large globally diverse environment.
• Expert-level hands-on configuration of networking equipment, management tools and network analyzers.
• Ability to write detailed methods of procedure and maintain documentation including the creation of Visio drawings.
• Network Automation experience with Python and/or Ansible strongly preferred.
• Provide network design and implementation strategies, migration plans, and technical project support for medium to high complexity projects.
• Tests and evaluates network systems to eliminate problems and make improvements.
• Prepares Business Cases, financial analysis spreadsheets, deployment plans, and detailed bills of materials in preparation for presentation to Leadership for new deployments.
• Perform hands on configurations for new deployments.
• Prepares Build documents and Operational Support procedures and performs knowledge transfer to Build Factory and Run team to ensure a smooth onboarding of new deployments. 21. Familiar with Agile & Scrum methodology.

Experience Required

• CCIE Certification, Zscaler Certificates & Firewall certifications.
• AWS Solution Architect Certified.
• ITIL Foundation & Intermediate.
• Network WAN & Security engineering experience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, engineering and escalation support for Enterprise WAN, Security, Data Center, and Campus Network platforms across North America locations.
• Installing, configuring, and supporting network equipment including routers, WAN switches, WAN accelerators, AWS, Firewalls, Zscaler, DNS etc.,
• Developing a deep understanding and expertise of AWS technologies.
• Gaining technological knowledge of the construction of applications and services using the AWS platform.
• Works in support of Build Factory new demand for Infrastructure projects including configuring, troubleshooting, optimization and requirements gathering for Build and Run teams.
• Provides direct support, including after hours, for new deployments which have not yet been transitioned into Build Factory and Run teams.
• Provides technical guidance for broader solution delivery initiatives.
• Provides support, including after hours, for Tier 4 escalated operational issues.
• Provides engineering expertise in identification of process improvement and automation opportunities.
• Maintain deep technical knowledge of different Network and Cloud technologies and supporting solution areas and develop new technology integrations and solution capabilities.
• Convey technical information/solutions to audience using whiteboards, presentations, or written communications in a workshop format.
• Responsibilities include executive and technical-level communications and relationship building to gain credibility/trust of internal and external customers.
• Consults assess or audit, design, and interview stakeholders to resolve highly technical requirements.
• Research, evaluate and stay ahead of curve on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Demonstrate strong 'Consultative based mindset' with strong listening and collaboration skill for uncovering unmet technology-based needs and translating the requirements into strategic solutions.
• High motivation level and appetite for fast-paced team environment; readily adaptable to changing market and organization requirements.
• Problem solving mentality using internal and/or external resources.
• Understanding on ITIL Process & Agile methodology.