Network Engineer with MNC

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT: 

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, implementing, and supporting cloud and supporting on-premise network infrastructure. This role provides consultation and direct technical support in life cycle planning, problem management, integration, and network configuration.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

Level III

• In addition to L2 and L3 activities:
• Establishing the networking environment by designing system configuration, directing system installation, defining, documenting and enforcing system standards
• Design and implementation of new solutions and improving resilience of the current environment
• Maximizing network performance by monitoring performance, troubleshooting network problems and outages, scheduling upgrades and collaborating with network architects on network optimization
• Liaising with project management teams, third-line engineers and service desk engineers on a regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

Required (for all levels – Based on experience) 

• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and verbal/written communication (with both technical and non-technical audiences)
• Skills in the following areas of cloud infrastructure:
  • Virtual gateways (IPSec, ExpressRoute, Partner Interconnect, etc.)
  • Virtual routers (Cloud-native and third party)
  • Virtual networks (VNets, VPCs, etc.)
  • Peering between virtual networks
  • Multi-cloud networking tools experience (i.e. Aviatrix)
  • Security mechanisms (e.g. NSGs, firewalls, cloud armor, etc.)
  • Load balancing
• Skills in the following areas of routing and switching
  • Data Center infrastructure solutions: Cisco (R&S), ASA/Firepower (NSFW+IDS/IPS), Infoblox (DDI), Citrix Netscaler, Cisco ISE and global scale LAN and WAN solutions, also implemented on Cisco products, network segmentation and access control in remote offices
  • Deep understanding of methods of NAT in cloud and on-premise environments
• Comprehensive knowledge which includes solutions analysis, design, deployment and operationalization in the following areas:
  • SASE and SD-WAN technologies
  • Programming/scripting languages and frameworks knowledge and experience, in support of automation (e.g. Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Additional experience in one or more of the following which includes solutions analysis, design, deployment and operationalization:
  • Network Automation & Orchestration
  • IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS
  • Public Cloud/Hybrid Cloud inclusive of integration of solutions across these platforms.
  • Virtualization in the network, security and overall infrastructure space
• Proven ability to design, implement, maintain, and support local and remote portions of a global enterprise network
• Ability to create and maintain detailed project plans, scope of work, and other technical documentation of all moves, adds, and changes regarding the wide-area network
• Ability to develop and recommend strategies for network growth, security, and other network enhancements by maximizing functionality of routers, switches, and firewalls Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Ability to evaluate existing communications systems, identify deficiencies, and make network performance recommendations 
• Ability to organize workload for effective implementation
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity

Certificates / Training:

• Preferred: CCNA, CCNP or equivalent
• Preferred: Azure Network Engineer Associate

Experience:

Level III

• 6 - 12 years cloud network engineering experience with Azure, GCP, and/or AWS
• Preferred: 8+ years of IT experience

Education:

• Bachelor's in Information Technology or related field

Principles & Related Competencies:

Ethical

• Complies with policies and procedures; Takes the high road and upholds our values; Maintains confidentiality; Acts with integrity, honesty and respect.

Leader

• Meets challenges head on to uphold quality standards, productivity goals, and values; Sets an example, building a culture of trust, transparency, and open communication; Is aligned with organizational direction

Collaborative

• Works cooperatively with others offers and accepts help; Freely shares information as appropriate; Open to and willing to provide feedback; Strong contributor to the team's results; Celebrates the individual and the team; Ability to clearly communicate.

Looks Beyond Oneself

• (Team Player) Demonstrates humility and willingness to recognize and give credit to others; Works well alongside people of different backgrounds and ideas; Builds good relationships with others; Values Distributors and teammates.

 Drives Innovation

• Add value through: Proposing ideas and creative solutions to employee, distributor and/or customer challenges; Listening to and respecting others ideas through collaborating and helping develop those suggestions; Driving ideas forward to implementation.

Delivers Change

• Delivers Change Through: Adapting to different working environments; Responding positively to change including new duties and assignments