What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at United Data Technologies?
UDT is a technology enabler that helps clients in major industries evaluate, architect, provide, secure, and manage technology on the go, in the rack and in the cloud. UDT provides technical, professional, cyber security and managed services. This is a full-time remote position; however, you must reside in one of the following states: AK, FL, GA, NC, SC, OK, TN, TX, MO, VA
Network Engineer
The Network Engineer at UDT is an expert at working in a Cisco & Fortinet powered carrier grade network. This role is responsible for provisioning new services for customers and maintaining the service provider network. This role is tasked with managing the service provider network, including aspects such as ensuring availability and uptime, measuring performance, and facilitating growth and expansion.
Primary Responsibilities
- Design, build, implement, and support new network architectures in a predominantly Cisco & Fortinet environment.
- Administer and maintain existing service provider network. Troubleshoot complex customer issues and coordinate third party vendor interaction to ensure prompt and professional resolution.
- Write and deploy automation and scripting to make the service provider group more efficient at service provisioning and service support.
- Create technical documentation for customers and for other departments to share knowledge. Serves as technical consultant to our sales teams.
- After-hours on-call support rotation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required.
- Applicable experience may be considered as a substitute such as 5 years of technical experience working in a carrier grade MSP network.
- CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) is required. This certification must be Active of Current not expired. FCP (Fortinet Certified Professional) in Network Security is a plus.
- A strong candidate must have 5 years of experience working with various routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, SRv6, QOS, Multicasting and working in switched environments with strong understanding of layer 2 networks and topologies as it relates to design in Metro Ethernet deployments.
- The following certifications are not required but are considered a plus - RHCE, LFCS, LPI, CISSP, CEH, CISM, and CISA.
What UDT offers you
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the organization. UDT’s Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage as of the 1st of the month, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, 7 annual holidays and unlimited paid time off.
Join us and be part of an inclusive, energizing, and collaborative environment. UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and pre-employment drug screen. UDT is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status