Senior Network Engineer

Overview

Koch Business Solutions is actively looking for a Senior Network Engineer
. The Senior Network Engineer will be part of a Global Network Engineering team that delivers networking solutions for Koch Industries. The role focuses on Operational Excellence in Transport Hub, Load Balancer, and Routing & Switching areas. The Senior Network Engineer will report to the Network Engineering Supervisor of KT and will be part of a global team. The engineer will be primarily responsible for the Data Center (Core routing) and is part of the Network Engineering team which strives to build an efficient DC network to support Cisco Engineering and Business functions, driving growth in the data center network infrastructure while investing in new cutting-edge technologies to enable us to deliver services to meet client requirements.

Location

We are open to candidates based in Wichita, KS, Atlanta, GA, or Dallas, TX. This is an onsite role with hybrid flexibility as needed.

This role is not eligible for VISA sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Working in a large-scale networking environment under minimal supervision performing tasks per predefined documented procedures.
• Establishes networking environment by crafting network configuration, advising and executing DC network infrastructure, defining, detailing, and enforcing standards.
• Ensures assigned network engineering project are delivered on time, on budget against agreed scope.
• Design plans as well as lead initiatives for the optimization and restructuring of the data center and network connections.
• Responsible for end-to-end quality delivery of assigned network project ensuring adherence to Network engineering standard and the subsequent handover to Operation team.
• Produce methods of procedures that demonstrate understanding of changes proposed and how the change will be executed with minimal service impact.
• Identifying End of Life/ End of Support network devices in the Data center and proposing appropriate replacement devices by preparing Bill of Material.
• Demonstrable and strong working experience in a data center or telecommunication field.
• Work with Cisco TAC or other 3rd party vendors for escalation as needed.
• Interfacing customers to assist in resolving customer issues, communicate resolution status, and deliver high quality solutions.
• Identifying process gaps or areas for improvement in delivery efficiencies and recommend/implement solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business unit leadership in developing project objectives and timelines.
• Engaging in opportunities to expand on existing skillset to increase knowledge and reduce learning curves.
• Experience in provisioning and activating data center network circuit and working with the provider to resolve the issue.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in Data Center Core Enterprise routing
• Expertise in solution design
• Practical experience in end-to-end management and execution of network project infrastructure deployment
• Involvement in Transport Hub, LAN, WAN, and Cloud Connectivity such as AWS Direct Connect
• Experience with agile methodologies
• Experience using automation tools
• Understanding of networking protocols including TCP/IP and Ethernet protocols
• Knowledge in managing a multi-vendor WAN, multi-protocol routing, including CISCO IOS, BGP4, OSPF and MPLS QoS
• Knowledge in F5 Load-balancer
• Experience with VRF based Routing, Inter VRF communication in Enterprise setup (LAN and WAN)
• Knowledge of Nexus and familiarity with the Cisco product line
• Experience leading or contributing to a complex enterprise Network Project

What Will Put You Ahead

• CCNP or CCIE certifications
• Cloud experience (VPC, VPN, AWS)
• Experience working with complex enterprise WAN environments, including the following topologies and protocols: BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IPSec

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