This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States
The successful candidate will be responsible for the advanced configuration and operating system upgrades of carrier-class Cisco, Juniper and Nokia equipment that tie together a complex, multi vendor nationwide data network. The Engineer will also be responsible for working on up-and-coming virtualization technologies in the Pacific and North Central Markets. They will assist with and perform implementation responsibilities for one or more COINs and work closely with the Implementation and Engineering teams to carry out our strategic technology goals and transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform. This new network leverages virtualization and software defined networking to transform how we provide products and services while maintaining our position as the industry leader. Telecommunication is seeking a motivated and driven engineering professional who will assume responsibilities for engineering IP networking build projects and work closely with the Capacity Planning, Design and Operations teams to implement our strategic technology goals.
?ork 3rd shift, 10-hours, 4-day work weeks (Tuesday-Friday mornings)
?lan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance window changes with many groups both inside and outside the office with minimum supervision during the daytime and then implement these changes during scheduled maintenance windows while adhering to corporate standards.
?ou will need hands-on experience configuring routers, switches and related network equipment. Preferably: Cisco Carrier Routing Systems (CRS), Cisco Network Convergence System (Company), ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, Juniper MX-480, MX-960. Operating Systems: IOS, XR-IOS, NX-OS, JunOS. Implement configuration changes for the directional Intelligent Edge Networks. These include but are not limited to: SAP eNSE fabric, Access eNSE fabric, EPC element migration to eNSE, ISP peering routers, VCP Edge connectivity, eNSE connectivity to MSE and UT
?everaging automation tools like Python, NSO, DCNM, VTS, Pronghorn and Nuage to complete the above projects.
?ransport circuit turn up/troubleshooting
?urn up new and disconnect older circuits of varying bandwidths using procedures written by both an internal engineering group and outside vendors. The work is done in parallel with other internal groups.
?ork remotely with local operation team members throughout the United States to deploy and troubleshot newly installed racked routers and switches into Telecommunication data center locations
?ork independently with minimum supervision and meet aggressive deployment dates and timelines
?bility to quickly adapt and learn new tasks and processes around deploying new routers and switches in a remote setting
?ngineering the network configuration for the onboarding of Telecommunication? private cloud tenants
?olid understanding of Networking specific technologies: IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, MPBGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS (LDP & TDP) and VRFs
?erform BAU maintenance work such as ACL updates and software upgrades on border and access leafs and spines in eNSE.
?tilize network monitoring tools, during maintenance windows, to ensure that all monitored network equipment is functioning in accordance with company standards and policies, both before and after changes are made.
?e proficient with network configuration compare tools such as Ultracompare, Diff Checker, Notepad ++.
?ake accountability to review MOPs and automated dry-run outputs with the engineering team before any scheduled change to ensure accuracy.
?equired to attend daytime MOP review and team/project synch meetings.
?egularly assist team members in an ?verwatch?ole during cutovers, migrations, and upgrades through network monitoring tools to ensure customer service interruptions do not occur.
?ngage in both intra and interdepartmental communication to plan, schedule, prioritize, and prepare for maintenance window activities.
?nter all night changes into the change management database ?irke?nd ensure all notifications are approved prior to maintenance window activities.
?ork closely with local onsite Network Assurance team to validate no customer impacts were sustained to our customers. All pre/post configuration/traffic checks will need to be performed on each device being worked on.
MUST HAVE SKILLS
(Most Important):
?achelor? degree or four or more years of work experience
?illingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and an occasional weekend as necessary.
?ositive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to do your best each day
?ust possess extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling including Cat5/6 copper cabling and fiber types SC, LC, FC, MPO, MOP creation and implementation
?ust have in depth knowledge and expert comprehension of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for Nokia 7750/7706/7250, Cisco 55A1,5504, 5508, 9508, CRS-16, Nexus 3k/5k/7K/9K (IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS)
?xperience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and strong knowledge of MPLS
?ands on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates and changes on working devices
?bility to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents
?he ability to articulate and explain your work and self through email and phone.
?nowledgeable in Layer 1 remote connectivity to network devices via console and Ethernet, copper (CAT5/6) and SC,LC,MPO fiber cabling
?bility to work closely with others, manage the workload you are assigned, and schedule work/project manage tasks with other installation teams and groups
?bility to clearly communicate ideas in order to lead phone calls to implement changes and thoroughly test for any residual issues afterwards during maintenance window hours.
?eed to be comfortable working on the phone and troubleshooting with local support personnel to correct OBM (Out of Band Management) and Ethernet/fiber cabling issues.
?unctional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6)
?hey must have the ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents and join team/project calls throughout the day in various US time zones and have the ability to convey status and work updates
?dministrative skills to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.
?nowledge of spine and leaf fabric networking
?orking knowledge of VXLAN and BGP
?bility to pay CLOSE attention to details and be a thorough will all aspects of your work
DESIRED SKILLS:
? bachelor? degree.
?CNA or CCNP certifications.
?ands on experience with Nokia SR-OS devices.
?xperience with virtualization technology in a corporate environment.
?nowledge of Cloud Computing (VMWare, Openstack, AWS, Azure, or similar). Some experience with data center and cloud technologies such as Linux OS, VMware, Open-Stack, Ansible, Chef/Puppet and/or Docker.
?ive or more years of experience that involved working on large, complex data networks.
?xperience working with data networking gear and troubleshooting data networking problems involving: TCP/IP, BGP, MP-BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, L2VPN, L3VPN, SIP, and other advanced LAN/WAN technologies and concepts.
?xperience with planning for multiple technical projects AND implementing them by working with people using multiple lines of communications (phone, e-mail, face to face, etc.) in order to deliver them on time.
?ood understanding of 3G and 4G call flow.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
?achelor? degree or four or more years of relevant work experience
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