Network Engineer- Remote- NO C2C - Crossfire Consulting : Job Details

Job Title: Network Engineer - Core Network Engineering and ImplementationJob Duties: The successful candidate will join the Core Network Engineering and Implementation team, with responsibilities for engineering Telecommunication's new eNSE platform located within data centers across the United States. As part of the Network Build Team, you will assist with and perform implementation tasks, working closely with diverse engineering teams to achieve our strategic technology goals and transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform. This new network leverages virtualization and software-defined networking to transform how we provide products and services while maintaining our position as the industry leader. Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer IP networking build projects and collaborate with Capacity Planning, Design, and Operations teams to implement strategic technology goals.
• Foster teamwork and cooperation with all stakeholders, including territories, edge, and design.
• Write technical and detailed Layer 1 equipment installation and fiber testing Method of Procedures (MOPs).
• Schedule, track, and correct testing failures, and work with local market team members to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed racked routers and switches in Telecommunication MSCs (Mobile Switching Centers).
• Develop network configurations from design models/templates by creating MOPs for engineers to implement during network maintenance windows.
• Configure routers, switches, and related network equipment, preferably Cisco Carrier Routing Systems (CRS), Cisco Network Convergence System (Company), ASR 9K, ISR 3945, Nexus 3K, 7K, 9K, Juniper MX-480, MX-960.
• Operate systems such as IOS, XR-IOS, NX-OS, JunOS.
• Work remotely with local operation team members throughout the U.S. to deploy and troubleshoot newly installed racked routers and switches in Telecommunication data centers.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, meeting aggressive deployment dates and timelines.
• Adapt quickly to new tasks and processes around deploying new routers and switches in a remote setting.
• Mentor new team members and introduce them to all aspects of the job.
• Utilize automated workflows to assist with device configuration and provide feedback on improvements.
• Support Telecommunication's strategic technology goals, including migrating core elements to the intelligent edge network.
• Engineer and deploy directional networks for Intelligent Edge, including SAP ENSE Fabric, Access ENSE Fabric, ISP, NNI, and 5G connectivity.
• Create network configurations for the onboarding of Telecommunication's private cloud tenants.
• Engineer IP edge networks at Service Aggregation Points (SAP) and Transport Aggregation Points (TAP).
• Build networks for interconnection to Telecommunication Cloud Platforms (VCP) for growth, capacity, and expansion.
• Engineer network solutions with strong interaction with PNF and VNF applications teams.
• Work with underlay and overlay controllers for network creation, network modeling, and network deployments, leveraging plugins for network deployments across multiple virtualized OS environments.
• Oversee network builds from procurement to In Service.
• Collaborate with peer teams to ensure new networks are built and migrated to meet KPIs and company objectives.
• Work collaboratively with existing team members to meet team goals.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks.
• Hands-on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates and changes on working devices.
• Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6).
• Knowledge of spine and leaf fabric networking.
• Working knowledge of VXLAN and BGP.
• Extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling, including Cat5/6 copper cabling and fiber types SC, LC, FC, MPO, MOP creation, and implementation.
• Expert comprehension of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for Nokia 7750/7706/7250, Cisco 55A1, 5504, 5508, 9508, CRS-16, Nexus 3k/5k/7K/9K (IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS).
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized, prioritize workload, and update tickets/spreadsheets/deployment schedules.
• Comfortable troubleshooting via phone with local support personnel to correct OBM (Out of Band Management) and Ethernet/fiber cabling issues.
• Ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents and participate in team/project calls across various U.S. time zones.
• Strong administrative skills to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.

Desired Skills:

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to excel.
• CCNA/JNCIS or other networking certifications.
• Ability to manage workload and project manage tasks with other installation teams.
• Experience working in a remote environment and testing newly installed switches and routers.
• Strong communication skills via email and phone.
• Experience with MPLS Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs.
• Experience with automation tools such as Cisco (VTS), Nokia (Nuage), Itential (IAP), HPNA, and DCNM.
• Solid understanding of networking technologies: IPV6, L2VPN, L3VPN, OSPFv3, mp-BGP, QOS/Traffic Engineering, MPLS (LDP & TDP), inter-AS MPLS, m-VPN.
• Ability to understand end-to-end call flows for deploying network services.
• Knowledge or experience with cloud and scripting in Linux, Openstack, Python, and virtualization.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant work experience.

Logistics:

• 40-hour work week, daytime shift, no overtime.
• Occasional overnight maintenance support