Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Role- Network Engineer Deployment & Support

Location- Ashburn VA

Job type: Contract

Job Description:

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 worlds 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.

Responsibilities:

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 regions.

Calculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering Facilities Operations and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirements.

Manage project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervals.

Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sites

Proactively contribute to documentation automation and processes as they evolve

Create network and server rack face elevations floor plans wiring diagrams and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentation.

Create statements of work for vendors at the POP sites.

Create cage and rack designs and understand the overall needs of POP infrastructure.

Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors.

Follow improve and implement data center and POP best practices

Provide necessary escalations to higher support tier; assist Sales and Customer Support with technical operations and work with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction

Work closely with Network Engineering Logistics and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production network.

Use internal tools and scripts to configure monitor and repair servers and network equipment

Detect and diagnose various error/failure conditions across an array of server types.

Requirements:

Experience in data center deployment building large-scale infrastructure and providing support for Linux based servers and Network devices is a plus.

Knowledge of Optical equipment DWDM etc.

Must have an understanding of datacenter network architecture and common issues related to datacenter networks.

Knowledgeable in Data center practices (i.e. cable routing calculating power usage and cooling).

Certification such as CCNA JNCIA RHCT or equivalent experience preferred.

Ability to capture and analyze traffic.

Solid understanding of Queue Management for tasks and incidents vendor engagement and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment projects

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills systems and tools and creative problem solving abilities under pressure

Understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types connector types optic types patch panels and optical transport technologies.

Proficiency in Linux operating system

Experience with IPv6 and familiarity with scripting languages is strongly desired

Excellent communication skills should be able to work with carriers remotely

Experience in dealing with service providers and colocation facilities around the world

Ability to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervision

Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills

Ability to lift/move 30-40 lbs

10% to 30% of travel required