We areseeking a Cloud Interconnect Project Manager (PM3) to assist with implementation of Network technologies for key IT projects. Relevant experience in routing and switching, and datacenter technologies is required. The technical network project manager will be assisting OTI with architecture design planning and implementing changes, needing to have a deep knowledge in network routing and switching.

Day to day task include:

• Responsible for the Project Management of the bandwidth upgrade. Perform analysis and design of the network using primarily but not limited to Arista and Cisco technologies to ensure minimum impact to services during network refresh activities.
• Developing project governance, and oversite structure. Develop/review of router/switch configuration templates for the to-be deployed Arista and Cisco network devices.
• Escalate risks to the staff and Executive team; manage all risks to completion. Perform SNMP, syslog, NTP and NetFlow testing.
• Forecast critical path and provide project plan base-line dates. Coordinate after hours changes with various agencies, create change tickets, pursue approvals, and respond to any questions that may be raised by any of the teams.
• Providing regular status reports to executive management and project teams.
• Develop and manage project communications plans.
• Coordinate team resources and internal resources needed for the successful completion of the network and bandwidth upgrade.
• Perform analysis and design of the network using primarily but not limited to Arista and Cisco technologies to ensure minimum impact to services during network refresh activities.
• Complete router/switch Arista configuration templates for newly deployed devices.
• Coordinate after hours changes with various agencies, create change tickets, pursue approvals, and respond to any questions that may be raised by any of the OTI teams.
• Review/Implement network best practices configuration in compliance with standards.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the field of networking
• Must have hands-on experience with BGP, MPLS, OSPF routing protocols in a large environment.

• Minimum 8 years of experience with Cisco and/or Arista network installations in multiple tier configurations interconnected over dark fiber.
• Experience in deploying Cisco Catalyst / Nexus Switches and Company routers, with complete understanding of the limitations of line cards, power supplies and feature-sets. 6 yrs.
• Experience in MPLS, EIGRP, OSPF, iBGP, eBGP, IS-IS routing protocols
• Configuring CORE/PE and CPE routers/switches in a mid to large size organization or carriers. 4 yrs.
• Detailed understanding of designing and implementing overall enterprise QoS solution, including queuing for Catalyst, Nexus and Company products. 2 yrs.
• Detailed understanding of deploying management protocols (SNMPv3, Syslog, Netflow,etc.) 4 yrs.
• Understanding of optical technology theories and testing including but not limited to fiber types, fiber terminations, attenuation, power transmission, bandwidth, budget and loss.
• Valid/current CCNP certificate.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams, excellent attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and strong customer and quality focus.
• Sound problem resolution, judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical staff.
• Experience reviewing project design and system documents 4 yrs.
• Experience is designing including network architectural designs in MS Visio is desired

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.