Network Engineer - Advanced

Requirements

Must have:

- Bachelors degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and occasional weekends.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to excel.
• Extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling (Cat5/6, SC, LC, FC, MPO).
• Expert proficiency in CLI commands for Nokia 7750/7706/7250, Cisco 55A1, 5504, 5508, 9508, CRS-16, Nexus 3k/5k/7K/9K (IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS).
• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and solid understanding of MPLS.
• Hands-on experience with network virtualization and applying updates on operational devices.
• Ability to interpret and implement detailed engineering design documents.
• Strong communication skills for effective email and phone interactions.
• Familiarity with Layer 1 remote connectivity to network devices via console and Ethernet.
• Ability to collaborate closely with others, manage workload, and coordinate tasks with various teams.
• Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Administrative skills to manage and log emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.
• Understanding of spine and leaf fabric networking.
• Working knowledge of VXLAN and BGP.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and execute advanced configuration and operating system upgrades of carrier-class Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia hardware within a complex, multivendor nationwide data network.

• Engage with virtualization technologies in the Pacific and North Central Markets.
• Assist in implementing responsibilities for one or more COINs.
• Collaborate with Implementation and Engineering teams to meet strategic technology objectives and facilitate the transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform.
• Engineer IP networking build projects while closely coordinating with Capacity Planning, Design, and Operations teams.
• Work the 3rd shift, 8-hour, 5-day work weeks (Monday-Friday mornings).
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule maintenance window changes with minimal supervision during daytime hours and carry them out during designated windows.
• Configure routers, switches, and related network equipment (Cisco CRS, NCS, ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, Juniper MX-480, MX-960).
• Implement configuration changes for Intelligent Edge Networks including SAP eNSE fabric, Access eNSE fabric, EPC element migration to eNSE, ISP peering routers, VCP Edge connectivity, and eNSE connectivity to MSE and UT.
• Utilize automation tools (Python, NSO, DCNM, VTS, Pronghorn, Nuage) to ensure successful project completion.
• Conduct transport circuit turn-up and troubleshooting activities.
• Collaborate remotely with local operation team members across the United States to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed routers and switches.
• Engineer network configuration for onboarding private cloud tenants.
• Perform BAU maintenance tasks such as ACL updates and software upgrades on border and access leafs, as well as spines on the eNSE fabric.
• Use network monitoring tools to verify that network equipment is functioning in accordance with company standards before and after changes.
• Employ network configuration comparison tools (Ultracompare, Diff Checker, Notepad++) in tasks.
• Review MOPs and automated dry-run outputs with the engineering team prior to scheduled changes.
• Attend MOP review and team/project synchronization meetings during the daytime.
• Support team members in an oversight capacity during cutovers, migrations, and upgrades.
• Engage in communication across departments to effectively plan, schedule, prioritize, and prepare for maintenance window activities.
• Log all night changes into the change management database Kirke and ensure all notifications are properly approved before maintenance activities.
• Collaborate closely with the local onsite Network Assurance team to confirm that no customer impacts occurred during changes.

Company:

We are seeking a skilled Network Engineer III to join our dynamic team located in Bedminster, NJ. Our organization focuses on delivering high-quality solutions within a complex, multivendor nationwide data network environment.

We offer competitive hourly pay ranging from $60.00 to $65.00, and we pride ourselves on a collaborative workplace culture that values innovation and professional development. Join us as we strive to meet our strategic technology objectives and enhance our network capabilities.