L2​/L3 Data Center Network Engineers​/Consultants | Onstak | Albany, OH

Onstak is actively seeking experienced, high-caliber, and technical L2/L3 Data Center Network Engineers / Consultants with 3 to 15 years of professional experience in data center operations, network engineering, and infrastructure deployment to join our team in New Albany, OH on a full-time 100% on-site rotational shift basis (24×7 operational support). In this critical infrastructure and network engineering role, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining enterprise L2/L3 switching and routing, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), storage design, compute hardware, and high-density cabling.

You will leverage your deep specialist expertise in BGP, OSPF, L2

VPN, OTDR testing, and hardware break/fix maintenance to deliver uncompromised network uptime, resilience, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers competitive compensation, executive technical visibility, and exceptional career growth prospects within a premier global IT consulting and data center solutions enterprise.

As an L2/L3 Data Center Network Engineer / Consultant supporting hyperscale operations for Onstak in New Albany, OH, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of data center network deployment, hardware provisioning, cable infrastructure management, and incident resolution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include configuring L2/L3 routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, L2

VPN), implementing Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), executing rack-and-stack deployments, managing fiber and copper structured cabling, performing OTDR testing and hardware break/fix repairs, and providing 24×7 rotational shift support. You will utilize your proactive troubleshooting and analytical skills to resolve complex network anomalies under strict service level agreements. Furthermore, you will manage application requirements by ensuring strict compliance with the 3 to 15 years of experience and 24×7 rotational shift requirements.

• Design, configure, deploy, and maintain enterprise L2/L3 switching, routing architectures, BGP, OSPF, and L2
  
  VPN networks.
• Implement and manage Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) workflows for automated device onboarding and configuration management.
• Oversee storage design, compute infrastructure, and network hardware installation across large-scale data center facilities.
• Execute physical rack-and-stack deployments, fiber and copper structured cabling, optical testing (OTDR), and hardware break/fix maintenance.
• Perform rapid troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, incident resolution, and scheduled preventive maintenance across 24×7 rotational shifts.
• Collaborate cross-functional with global network architects, systems engineers, facility managers, and client technical leads.
• Maintain rigorous inventory control, network topology diagrams, hardware asset tracking, and change management logs.
• Author meticulous incident reports, maintenance runbooks, network configuration backups, and standard operating procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 to 15 years of progressive professional experience in data center network engineering, IT infrastructure, or consulting.
• Strong, demonstrable hands-on operational expertise in L2/L3 switching, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), and L2
  
  VPN.
• Practical experience with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP), server provisioning, and automated network deployment pipelines.
• Deep practical knowledge of data center operations, rack-and-stack procedures, fiber/copper cabling, and OTDR testing.
• Solid practical experience executing hardware break/fix…