Network Engineer III

As a Network Operations Engineer III, you will be a senior member of our network operations team, responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of our complex and mission-critical network infrastructure. This role requires a high level of expertise in networking technologies, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead initiatives that enhance the overall performance, security, and scalability of our network.

Your responsibilities will span the following functions:

Advanced Network Configuration:

• Lead the design and implementation of high-availability, fault-tolerant data center network architectures.
• Develop and implement strategies for the continuous improvement of network infrastructure.
• Develop and review configuration templates that need to be used in bulk provisioning of network devices in a data center environment.

Network Strategy and Planning:

• Contribute to the development of the organization's long-term network strategy.
• Lead capacity planning initiatives, forecasting future network requirements, and recommending scalable solutions.
• Review HLD and LLD diagrams as part of the solution design requirements and review.

Emerging Technologies:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in networking.
• Evaluate and recommend the adoption of new technologies to improve network efficiency and capabilities.

Mentorship and Leadership:

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network operations engineers.
• Lead and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance the team's overall skill set.

Incident Management and Resolution:

• Lead the on-call engineer team and be the L3 escalation point for them for complex incidents and outages.
• Develop and implement incident response procedures and playbooks.

Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions.
• Manage relationships with key vendors to ensure optimal support and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in network operations or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of data center technologies and network routing protocols.
• Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching technologies and security principles.
• Strong scripting and automation skills, with proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Shell, Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level networks.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Industry certifications such as Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, or equivalent would be an added advantage.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in network routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, etc.
• Familiarity with data center technologies like VXLAN, EVPN, etc.
• Knowledge of firewall technologies like IDS, IPS, WAF, UTM, NAT, IPsec, etc.
• Knowledge of network operating systems like Junos, Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Enterprise SONiC, Cumulus Linux, etc.
• Knowledge of network automation and scripting languages like Python, Go, Shell, etc.
• Expert-level knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Expertise in the complex fundamentals of Linux.
• Experience in monitoring tools and frameworks like Telegraf, Grafana, Prometheus, and the ELK stack.
• Experience with cloud networking solutions like Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of open-source virtualization technologies like KVM.
• Expertise in advanced network troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Expertise in the implementation and management of load balancing solutions like Nginx, F5 BigIP, etc.
• Contributions to open-source networking projects or industry publications.