Network Engineer

Details: Job Description

Stefanini Group is hiring!
Stefanini is looking for a Network Engineer, Dearborn, MI (Onsite)
For quick apply, please reach out Saurabh Kapoor at /

• Communicate with various Server Hosting, Mainframe and Storage teams to understand network connectivity requirements and encourage compliance with Data Center standards.
• Design network (logical, physical) according to approved standards; consult with Network Engineering team as appropriate if customer requirements don’t align with standards.
• Arrange space and power with Data Center Facilities team.
• Maintain bill-of-materials; order network hardware and cabling following purchasing process/policies and approve payment of invoices.
• Plan changes to network configurations in accordance with standards and following change control process/policy plan associated DNS configuration changes.
• Coordinate hardware, cabling and configuration tasks with Network Operations.
• Create logical network drawings and change control documents.
• Attend change control meetings to present project information and resolve implementation issues.
• Manage project resources/timing and communicate plans to stakeholders.
• Create network design and process documentation in various formats (drawings, spreadsheets).
• Coordinate Network Refresh projects (Cisco L2/L3 and ACI switches).
• Monitor software updates/bugs/patches (Cisco NXOS and ACI)
• Implement approved code updates.
• Coordinate with Network Engineering to test new network designs, hardware, code updates, etc.

Details:
Experience Required

• 3-5 years in Network Engineering
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, ACI
• Extensive knowledge of Cisco L2/L3 switch technologies
• In depth knowledge of Ethernet switching (1G, 10G, 40G, 100G)
• Knowledge of basic networking and IP protocols.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Visio, Excel and SharePoint applications.
• Strong project management skills, organization skills, personal discipline, interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral)

• Project Management Exp.
• Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP) Other technical or project management certifications (e.g. RCDD, PMI)
• Strong process mindset — ability to follow and create effective and sustainable processes.
• Design, configure, and maintain Cisco NCS DWDM optical transport systems (e.g., NCS 2000/4000 series).
• Develop and document procedures for Cisco NCS DWDM optical network maintenance and repair.
• Perform testing and validation of Cisco NCS DWDM optical technologies in a dedicated lab environment.
• Perform network upgrades, expansions, and hardware refresh.
• Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network switching/routing and optical issues.
• Work with vendors for hardware/software upgrades and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and security policies.
• Knowledge of SDN technology and hyper-converged infrastructure designs.
• Knowledge of DNS and load-balancing technologies.
• Knowledge of VMWare and emerging cloud and container solutions (ex: Open Shift Virtualization).
• Knowledge of server, storage and mainframe technologies.
• Knowledge of structured cabling best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree