Role: IP Networking Engineer
location: Raleigh, NC or Richardson, TX.
Responsibilities:
An advantage is having an excellent understanding of or expertise with Ethernet-based and optical networks.
Routing Protocols: Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
Designing Site to Site IPVPN, DIA, HSIP, VPLS(E-line, E-lan), Ethisphere Circuits and NNI design with On-net and Off-Net requirement
All bandwidths ranging from DS1, DS3, OCn, FE, GE to High Speed 10G circuits are designed
Provide deliverables of various Telecomm & Data products as defined in the SLA and support End to End delivery as per the Service Delivery Process
Following shortest path and making design simple makes latency free circuit for Customer.
Assign IP port interfaces for DIA, IPVPN, EVPL and VPLS circuits.
Switching Technologies: Configure and manage Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
Implement VLANs, spanning-tree protocols, and port security
Performance Monitoring: Utilize network monitoring tools to assess the performance and health of the network
Analyze trends and implement improvements for optimal performance
Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve network-related issues, including connectivity problems and performance bottlenecks
Collaborate with other teams for complex issue resolution
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations, and procedures
Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for network management
Provide technical support and guidance to other IT teams as needed
Requirements and Skills:
Knowledge of networking protocols and technology.
Deep understanding of network protocols: TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs
Experience Routers, switches, IP Transmission/ Transport Design
Knowledge of network hardware (routers, switches, and firewalls) and software.
Relevant certifications (for example, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), CompTIA Network+). Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA), Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills are required for efficient collaboration and user assistance.