[Hiring] Network Engineer III @Opti9 Technologies

Role Description

As a Network Engineer III, you will be a part of a diverse and talented Cloud Networking team that works with a wide range of physical and logical technologies in the Cloud provider space. You will be tasked with weekly and monthly customer facing projects that involve pushing our infrastructure to the next level while staying competitive in the marketplace. Your responsibilities will include:

• Configuring and supporting logical circuit connections across backbone to customer sites and regions such as Megaport, PacketFabric, ExpressRoute (Azure), DirectConnect (AWS), etc.
• Managing and maintaining all data center and Colocation core and distro connectivity down to the access level.
• Managing all Networking/Security monitoring platforms and ensuring adherence to customer and infrastructure SLA uptimes.
• Utilizing approved tools to verify and take required action on events aggregated from network monitoring tools and Web Application Firewall.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex network connectivity issues, adding/modifying NAT entries and firewall rules, and initiating routes to enable connectivity.
• Participating in occasional customer-facing projects involving design, diagrams, documentation, and implementation.
• Executing new customer deployments involving NSX, security configurations, VMware Cloud Director network configurations, etc.
• Managing, maintaining, and improving the Opti9Tech SDWAN and VMware NSX (V/T) SDN infrastructure supporting customer and infrastructure workloads.
• Regularly mapping and documenting customer and infrastructure diagrams to current and accurate versions.
• Designing and implementing automation strategies that improve or co-exist with current automation infrastructure.
• Maturing our automation strategy using Python, Nautobot, Ansible, and other automation tie-ins.

Qualifications

• 6+ years related experience in infrastructure/network environments and designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs using latest technology.
• 6+ years related experience with Cisco or Arista routing/switching/firewall products including IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NX-OS service provider level infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar automation technology.
• Extensive experience with Cisco/Arista Spine & Leaf Data Center deployments.
• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-V & NSX-T SDN technologies.
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) experience a plus.
• Expertise on IP Technologies and extensive knowledge of WAN technologies including both MPLS, SD-WAN, DWDM, etc.
• Extensive experience and expertise on IP routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols.
• Proficiency with monitoring platforms such as Netmon, Solarwinds, Icinga, etc.
• Knowledge of SASE platforms such as Zscaler, Perimeter 81, etc.
• Proficiency in Fortinet and Palo Alto UTM next gen firewall technologies.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with both local and remote staff, teammates, and managers.
• Willingness to occasionally adjust work schedule to meet business needs (standard is 40-hour week, with occasional after hours and weekend requirements in an on-call fashion).
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in effectively communicating complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Experience in high-availability networks in load-balanced, n-tier application environments.
• Highly effective in documentation and diagram creation for customer and infrastructure needs.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of data security best practices.
• Strives to grow within the team and personally as an engineer through education, certs, etc. and must have a “can do” attitude.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays.
• Flexible Work Options with a hybrid schedule.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage.
• HSA & FSA Plans with contributions to your HSA every paycheck.
• Wellness Reimbursement for health-related expenses.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Casual, Supportive Culture emphasizing teamwork and accountability.
• Recognition & Rewards programs.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Group volunteer opportunities and community initiatives.
• 50% reimbursement on your annual zoo membership.
• A fun and meaningful work environment.