Description
RESPONSIBILITIES• Install large-scale production and corporate network infrastructure including routers, switches, console servers and optical transport equipment. • Physically troubleshoot various network components on network infrastructure including routers, switches, console servers and optical transport equipment. • Provide onsite network support and expertise for all teams on the local data center. And act as a liaison for remote networking teams. • Physical, hands-on, replacement of: optics, line cards, supervisor cards, and chassis based hardware. • Troubleshooting network link/device/configuration issues, isolating the problem, fixing the problem. • Creating new RMA requests through OEM vendors for both replacement devices, as well as obtaining technical assistance when troubleshooting devices. • Tracking, maintaining and updating asset inventory of defective and replacement parts. • Tracing and isolating cables through patch panels. • Testing and cleaning fiber optic cables, and optical interfaces. • Schedule and perform network maintenance, repair, and upgrade tasks as needed while limiting the impact on the production network • Use internal automation software, tools, and scripts to configure, monitor, and repair network equipment • Working with cross functional teams, including facilities, cabling, and server teams. • Perform queue management for alarms, tasks, and incidents and participate in on- going deployment projects • The job does require significant time standing, walking and even lifting. This is not a position for someone habitually located at a desk. • Strong working knowledge of Linux OS, CLI navigation, Cisco IOS, JUNOS and bash. • Physical audits of inventory and updating asset inventory database
SKILLS
• The ideal candidate will have 7+ years’ experience in data center network support • Experience with Cisco and Juniper Enterprise and Service Provider network hardware platforms and architectures including data center switching platforms. • Strong working knowledge of routing and switching technologies and protocols. • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem solving abilities under pressure. • Looking for those network / data center engineers that like blinky lights.