Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Role: Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Location: Ashburn, VA/ Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Summary:

We are looking for a Network Engineer to join the Edge and Network Services team. This team is responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world’s largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking at Customer

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Responsibilitie

• s:Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across many region
• s.Calculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirement
• s.Manage project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion interval
• s.Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sit
• esProactively contribute to documentation, automation, and processes as they evolv
• e.Create network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentatio
• n.Create statements of work for vendors at the POP site
• s.Create cage and rack designs and understand the overall needs of POP infrastructur
• e.Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendor
• s.Follow, improve, and implement data center and POP best practice
• s.Provide necessary escalations to higher support tier; assist Sales and Customer Support with technical operations, and work with internal departments to ensure customer satisfactio
• n.Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production networ
• k.Use internal tools and scripts to configure, monitor, and repair servers and network equipmen
• t.Detect and diagnose various error/failure conditions across an array of server type

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Requiremen

• ts:Experience in data center deployment, building large-scale infrastructure, and providing support for Linux based servers and Network devices is a pl
• us.Knowledge of Optical equipment, DWDM, e
• tc.Must have an understanding of datacenter network architecture and common issues related to datacenter networ
• ks.Knowledgeable in Data center practices (i.e., cable routing, calculating power usage and coolin
• g).Certification such as CCNA, JNCIA, RHCT or equivalent experience preferr
• ed.Ability to capture and analyze traff
• ic.Solid understanding of Queue Management for tasks and incidents, vendor engagement and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment proje
• ctsDemonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem-solving abilities under press
• ureUnderstanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologi
• es.Proficiency in Linux operating sys
• temExperience with IPv6 and familiarity with scripting languages is strongly desir
• ed.Excellent communication skills, should be able to work with carriers remote
• ly.Experience in dealing with service providers and colocation facilities around the wor
• ld.Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervisi
• on.Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization ski
• llsAbility to lift/move 30-40 l
• bs.10% to 30% of travel requir

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Minimum Qualificati

• on: Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employm
• ent.Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical discipl