What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Data Center Network Engineer position at GDH?
Role Summary
This position involves managing enterprise networking infrastructure with a focus on routing and switching within data center environments. The role requires coordination with cross-functional teams to support migration, decommissioning, and validation of network systems. Candidates will be responsible for executing complex network changes and ensuring system integrity during infrastructure transitions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute enterprise data center decommissioning activities, including project coordination and execution.
- Conduct comprehensive network assessments to identify infrastructure targeted for retirement or consolidation.
- Implement routing and switching modifications to facilitate workload and service migrations.
- Support the migration and decommissioning of load balancers such as Citrix NetScaler and F5, ensuring minimal service disruption.
- Manage DNS updates and migration activities utilizing Infoblox DNS management tools.
- Navigate Cisco ACI fabrics to identify tenants, policies, and network objects involved in decommission efforts.
- Validate network connectivity and performance following infrastructure changes and document all modifications.
- Adhere to established change management processes and collaborate with network, security, and infrastructure teams.
- Support onsite activities as required, occasionally working in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and effectively communicate complex network changes to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with enterprise routing and switching across data center environments.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Nexus and Cisco Catalyst platforms.
- Familiarity with load balancer migration, including Citrix NetScaler and F5.
- Working knowledge of Infoblox DNS management tools.
- Understanding of firewall rules and security policies, including the impact of network changes.
- Ability to support network migration, decommissioning, and infrastructure validation projects.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in cross-functional settings.
- Availability to support occasional onsite activities in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNP Enterprise or Data Center preferred; CCIE certifications are a plus.
- ITIL Foundation certification is a plus.
Publishing Pay Range: $68.97 - $74.32 Hourly
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between onsite work in Pittsburgh, PA, and remote work.
Salary : $69 - $74