Sr. Network Engineer

Overview

• Drive a business-critical public cloud infrastructure around the world.
• Actively participate in the cloud networking team, handling all proactive aspect of network deployment and orchestration.
• Partner with project and program managers to meet overall timelines and resolution of issues.
• Validate problem descriptions and perform detailed problem diagnosis; track and update problems in trouble-ticketing system.
• Review, consult and prepare for planned change introduction to production environment.
• Participate in rotating “on call” schedule with other members of the team.
• Responsible for network capacity augmentation as we grow.
• Proactively engage and effectively communicate with multiple parties during the execution of changes or complex troubleshooting.
• Work efficiently in the globally distributed remote working environment.
• Perform network device code upgrades, deployments, decommissions, and RMAs across the globe either manually or via automation tools.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal Data Center and Ops teams for network deployment.
• Perform troubleshooting and resolving network issues in response to incidents in given SLA time.
• Triaging and remediating network security vulnerability items.
• You will be using Ansible, Python modules and other in-house automation tools to perform the deployments and troubleshooting.
• Quickly integrate into the environment and gain a solid understanding of network architecture, organization, and process/procedures.
• Deploy, decommission and migrate capacity racks/networks into a datacenter based on demand.
• Demonstrate the technical expertise and participate / contribute to different meetings with stakeholders for the various deployment projects.
• Understanding of on-platform based orchestration, toolings and workflows.

• Quickly integrate into the environment and gain a solid understanding of network architecture, organization, and process/procedures.
• Deploy, decommission and migrate capacity racks/networks into a datacenter based on demand.
• Demonstrate the technical expertise and participate / contribute to different meetings with stakeholders for the various deployment projects.
• Understanding of on-platform based orchestration, toolings and workflows.

• Knowledge of scripting (especially related to Cisco, Juniper, Linux based devices), Ansible, Python, Terraform or Go is extremely valuable.
• Automation focused mindset and ability to learn fast.
• Possess a solid understanding of and have experience with most of the following network technologies: 802.1q, HSRP/VRRP, OSPF, ISIS, MCLAG, BGP, BFD, NAT, ACLs, IPSEC, and SNMP. Knowledge of MPLS is a plus.
• Solid knowledge and familiarity with Juniper s Junos, Cisco IOS, Cumulus (Linux) and Rest API considered a plus.
• Linux/Unix basic system administration and troubleshooting knowledge are plus.
• The candidate should have a solid foundation in networking including routing, switching, security and load balancing.
• Passion for customer experiences and focus on delivering high quality support.
• Strong communication skills and empathy for customers.
• Ability to learn new technology in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): using Dev Ops, Bit Bucket, Git Hub.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, focusing on internet and datacenter operations, and 4+ years of experience in network automation.

Based on the job description, what are the must have non-negotiable items that a candidate must have to be successful in this role?

• Must haves include a solid foundation in Edge Networking and Routing particularly with Internet Routing and working with service providers. Strong knowledge of network security best practices, professional level experience with NAAS coding and developing automation. Strong foundation in TCP/IP fundamentals and industry best practices.

What backgrounds/skills can we be more flexible with that can be learned on the job?

• Flexible on other networking disciplines

Does this position require to sit onsite or travel?

• No regular travel, expect minor travel up to 10% to attend in person meetings with teams.

Does this person have to work in a specific time zone? (e.g.

- If a person on the East Coast can work PST, is that ok?)

• No specific time zone, but PST is our largest working zone

Does this position have the opportunity to extend beyond the initial contract or convert to FTE?

• YES

Is there a specific laptop that needs to be used for this role (i.e.

- Mac or Windows)?

• All needs will be provided, Mac is the standard platform used

How the interview process will look like?

• 4 interviews in total, 1 Phone screen, 1 Technical Interview, 2 Management Interviews.

• $/hr.