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Network Engineer I

Contract Type: Contract

Posted Date: October 1, 2024

Engineers on the Region Networking NQT team will support the Network Qualification of devices and software for Cloud Infrastructure. Primarily focused on the support of network fabric and systems through a combination of a deep understanding of hardware and software testing, networking at the protocol level coupled with programming skills. As a cloud-based network with a global footprint, this support will include hundreds of thousands of network devices supporting millions of servers, connected over a mix of dedicated backbone infrastructure, clos network, and the Internet.

Job Description:

•        Use existing procedures and tools to test new hardware/ optics/ protocols/ software. However, may have to develop new procedures from time to time.

•        Develop scripts to automate routine tasks for team and business units.

•        Coordinate with networking automation services for the development and integration of support tooling.

•        Build dashboards to represent data at various network layers and device roles that help identify network issues, anomalies.

•        Collaborate with network vendor technical account team and internal qualification and test team to drive bug resolution and assist in the qualification of new firmware and/or operating systems.

•        Collaborate with program/project managers to develop milestones and deliverables.

Qualifications:

•        Bachelor’s degree in CS or related engineering field with 3+ years of Network Engineering experience

•        Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environment.

•        Experience working in a network test engineer role.

•        Knowledge of protocols such as MPLS, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, and DHCP. Also, VxLAN and EVPN will be an added advantage.

•        Experience with scripting or automation and data center design – Python preferred

•        Experience with network modeling and programming – YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF.

•        Ability to use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Capable of working under limited supervision.

•        Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

•        Excellent judgment in influencing product roadmap direction, features, and priorities