Senior Network Engineer

Role Summary:
A challenging and fulfilling modern technology role that appeals to individuals with a passion for Core Network technologies.

Core Networking: Managing, building and troubleshooting internet backbone equipment, mainly based on Juniper, but also Cisco, Fortinet and other vendors. High competency with protocols like BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, etc. As a core engineer you will help manage and expand the AS3257 tier1 internet backbone
Job Scope/Supervision:
We are expanding our highly successful Core Engineering team. The team focuses on providing and maintaining a tier1 internet connected network. You will work in a team of highly skilled network engineers from around the globe.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the AS3257 core and relevant other networks
• Support the engineering team to tackle problems and suggest solutions for difficult to solve problems
• Work on constantly modernizing and securing internet-facing high speed networking equipment
• Be proficient in working with Juniper and Cisco equipment
• Have the ability to plan, coordinate and manage remote-hands to execute migrations, maintenances and troubleshooting.
• Know your way around network protocols. Have the ability to move services between platforms regardless of vendor.
• Have the ability to plan and work on longer term projects. There will be a lot of multi-week and month projects ongoing that will require diligence and planning from your side. Be self-sufficient where needed but recognize and not be afraid to ask for help when you get stuck

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• Proven experience in systems support in a 24x7 business-critical environment (Production).
• Significant troubleshooting and performance tuning skills/experience
• Be a self-motivated proactive individual who is equally comfortable working individually or as part of a wider team.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Deliver the appropriate balance between business need, technical perfection, and security standards.
• Have a can-do attitude and demonstrate a passion for new technology and learning. Be adaptive to change in a dynamic working environment.
• Experience with Juniper MX/PTX/EX/QFX
• Cisco Routers, ASA
• Basic programming/scripting skills. BASH/Python/etc. The ability to write scripts to help you in your dayjob and automate repetitive tasks.
• Experience in working with internet connected networks (ASN's) and relevant routing protocols.

Core Competencies

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of concept, principles, methodologies of DevOps; ability to apply DevOps knowledge into software development and operation processes.
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools; ability to test, write, design, debug, troubleshoot and maintain source codes and computer programs.
• IP Network Engineering: Knowledge of the processes, tools, and techniques for IP network engineering; ability to utilize and manage IP applications for the construction, operations and support of IP-based networks and infrastructure.
• Network Capacity Planning and Management: Knowledge of network capacity planning and management; ability to utilize the tools and practices for forecasting, planning, and managing the capacity needed to provide satisfactory levels of network services.

Universal Competencies

• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of transformation initiatives to drive fundamental changes, enhance responsiveness and efficiency to core business practices. Ability to drive cultural changes from best effort to results oriented.
• Customer First (Customer Facing): Knowledge of customer interactions, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and partnership. Ability to build an environment supporting customer value creation at every level.
• Operational Excellence: Understanding the system-driven processes for consistency and scalability. Ability to re-focus processes and systems from integration activity to maximizing a positive customer impact and anticipating future trends.

EEO Statement:

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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