USA_Engineer

Pay Rate Range: $ 35.71 - 36.76/hr.
GBaMS ReqID:

Job Description:
1.Network Engineer with DC experience
Deploy, operate, and maintain front-side, backend, and management networks within on-prem data centers
Perform on-site visits to oversee and support new network buildouts executed by operations teams
Architect and optimize network designs to reduce latency, packet loss, and jitter while increasing scale and performance
Deploy and support new software releases, system upgrades, and security patches for network infrastructure
Maintain deep working knowledge of vendor technologies and platforms, including:
AMD / Pensando
Cisco
Palo Alto
Arista
Design for redundancy, resiliency, and future capacity growth
Develop and maintain network inventory documentation, including network diagrams, cabling schedules, and DCIM
Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, coordinating with external vendors and internal stakeholders as needed
Ensure network architecture meets high availability and performance requirements for mission-critical platforms
Monitor network health across global sites
Train and enable on-site L1 support teams
Participate in on-call L2 incident response on an as-needed basis

2.

Required Qualifications & Experience
Proposed resources must meet or exceed the following requirements:
Minimum 6 years of experience supporting enterprise and/or cloud network infrastructure
Direct experience with Cisco and Arista products

Experience with Cisco Nexus and Nexus Manager
Hands-on experience with VXLAN/EVPN, BGP, leaf-spine architectures, and traditional data center designs

Experience with RDMA network tuning
Intermediate Linux skills

Experience with Python and/or Ansible for automation
Familiarity with tools such as MAAS and/or Infoblox
Arista ACE Level 3 or higher – Required
Cisco CCNP – Preferred

Experience with non-Ethernet technologies (Infini Band, Connect

X-5/6) is a plus

3. Skills & Attributes
Ability to produce accurate and simplified network diagrams
Strong communication skills with both technical and executive audiences
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Self-starter comfortable working independently and within teams
Dependable and flexible to support critical operations

Skills:

Category Name Required Importance Experience Skill Category Test1 _MN MVS System Administration Yes 1 >7 years