Job Description:
Design, build, and support Flexential customer network infrastructure including core switching, access switching, security, and multisite connectivity. This is a role whose ideal candidate has a wide breadth of networking knowledge and exposure.Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions:
- Design, deploy, and manage secure, scalable network systems using technology from a variety of vendors within virtualized, converged, and cloud infrastructures including Flexential Colocation & Cloud, AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Deploy, configure, and manage firewalls and switches from a variety of vendors including Cisco and Fortigate.
- Design and implement multi-site connectivity for Flexential customers.
- Create and execute transformation paths for production systems to new platforms or standards.
- Gather and analyze customer requirements, evaluate options, and select and implement technologies that best suit the customer’s needs.
- Work with internal Flexential teams to transform, design, and implement complex environments.
- Establish and document standards, policies, and procedures for internal operations and customer infrastructure.
- Learn (and share) new skills through independent research, formal training, and industry events.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies and recommend new Flexential Professional Services offerings.
- Participate in pre-sales scoping discussions with Flexential Sales staff and customers.
- Conduct Flexential workshops with customers.
- Perform other job-related duties as required.
- On-call rotation.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience troubleshooting routers, switches, fault-tolerant redundant environments, and performing hardware maintenance.
- 2+ years of experience in network engineering with an emphasis on hybrid IT and multi-cloud network design, interconnection, edge networking, and SD-WAN.
- 1+ years of experience with local and wide area network security
- Knowledge of IP networking design concepts and routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS
- Understanding of layer-2 interconnection technologies such as VPLS, VXLAN, L2VPN, xSTP, vPC, etc.
- Familiarity with optical transport gear.
- Experience with Cisco, Fortinet, and Juniper operating systems (IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS, JunOS, etc).
- Experience working with major hyperscale and data center providers.
- Including but not limited to ExpressRoute, DirectConnect, etc.
- Experience working with reporting tools for logging and Netflow analysis.
- Experience with network automation and programming preferred.
- i.e., Python, PERL, PowerShell, Bash, etc.
- Demonstrated precision in work products and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment.
- Strong commitment to customer service.
- Desire to grow and learn new skills in pace with changing technologies.
- Capability to work independently and self-motivate, with minimal supervision.
- Ability to delegate work effectively and ensure quality outcomes.
- Leadership and mentoring that align with servant-leader philosophy.
- Effective at time management and establishing budgets for projects.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Good decision-making abilities a must.
- BA/BS education preferred.
- Professional level technical certifications are considered a plus.
- Experience with products such as EveNG and other lab and modeling tools is considered a plus.
- Experience with network virtualization and overlay networking is considered a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Moderate or advanced keyboard usage
Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $80,000 - $90,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.
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Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!
Benefits of working at Flexential:
• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program
Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.
EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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