Network Engineer II

The Network Engineer II is primarily responsible for the support of internal and customer physical and virtual networking, and firewall management with a fundamental understanding of those specialties including any associated automation. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to successfully analyze and perform technical and process based problem resolution with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. The candidate must be well versed in Network technologies and display a desire to continuously grow and improve both technical and soft skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

Troubleshoot & support networking concepts and protocols such as: BGP, OSPF, VLAN/PVLAN, STP, HSRP/VRRP, IP sub-netting, and routing while increasing your understanding of a wider set of protocols and advanced technologies

Configure, test and troubleshoot on platforms like ASR 9000, Nexus 7000 –Nexus 9000sEngineer and test DDOS and traffic mitigation techniques and solutions

Demonstrate current industry knowledge as it pertains to the following;
Management of peering/IX/NAP issues, a proficient level of understanding in contemporary network architectures, networking security protocols/procedures, and network scaling/capacity issues

Work with Cisco routing and switching platforms like Catalyst 6500/7600, ASR 9000, Nexus Manage assigned tickets to ensure SLA compliance and customer satisfaction

Troubleshoot network port configuration issues

Understand prefix and access lists, read and comprehend trace routes

Create A, C, and MX records using basic knowledge of DNSMaintain/troubleshoot VPN’s and ability to check Phase 1 and Phase 2

Triage and escalate tickets according to QTS policy

Conduct firewall rule changes

Work with Operations Service Center and be flexible in availability as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS BS degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering or other related field or equivalent professional experience

Five or more years of progressive IT engineering experience

Three or more years of professional network engineering experience

Solid proficiency with at least two of the following protocols: BGP, OSPF, HSRP, EIGRP, MPLSSolid understanding of anti-DDoS and IPS/IDS solutions

CCNA certification (or equivalent)
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two or more years of experience with a Service provider, preferably in a Data Center environment

CCNP certification

Experience working with network security components such as firewalls, VPNs, load balancers, IPS/IDS Advanced skill level with Cisco iOS, iOS-XR, and/or Nexus OS (NX-OS)
Hands on experience configuring, testing, troubleshooting on Cisco routing, switching, and security platforms like Cisco Catalyst 6500/7600, Nexus 9000/7000, and ASR 9000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Strong communication skills. Ability to convey technical requirements and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and corporate audience

Excellent written and oral communications, problem solving and process management skills

Ability to work well within a team environment in a matrixed organization

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

TOTAL REWARDS This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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