Network Engineer (W2 Position)

Role: Network Engineer (W2 Position)

Location: Dearborn, MI – Hybrid (4 days in office)

Duration: 12+ Months

Experience: 6+ Years

Position Description:

• Lead design and implementation planning for Data Center LAN projects:
• Communicate with various Server Hosting, Mainframe and Storage teams to understand network connectivity requirements; 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; 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.

Primary Skills Required:

• 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)

Additional Skills Preferred:

• 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
• High standards for quality; attention to detail
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage several projects at the same time
• 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: OpenShift Virtualization)
• Knowledge of server, storage and mainframe technologies
• Knowledge of structured cabling best practices

Skills Required:

Network Engineering

Skills Preferred:

Project Management

Experience Required:

Engineer 2 Exp.: Practitioner: 3-5 years in IT (Network)

Experience Preferred:

Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP) Other technical or project management certifications (e.g. RCDD, PMI)

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information:

Thanks & Regards

Azmeera koti
Megan Soft, Inc.
17177 N. Laurel Park Dr;
Suite #337, Livonia, MI - 48152.

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