Network Engineer

Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for a Network Engineer, Dearborn, MI (Onsite)

For quick apply, please reach out Saurabh Kapoor at /

We are looking for Network Engineer who will lead design and implementation planning for Data Center LAN projects.

Responsibilities 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.

Experience Required3-5 years in Network Engineering Extensive knowledge of Cisco IOS, NXOS, ACIExtensive 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)

Experience Preferred 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.

Education Required Bachelor’s Degree