What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Operations - Network Operations Representative position at Expedite Technology Solutions?
Job Details
Job Description: LEVEL 10
CM&T
"> Implement and Deploy end-to-end lab testbed based on provided requirements
> Vendor shall provide qualified network engineers to support installation and decommissioning of cabinets and network equipment.
> Verify/troubleshoot connectivity and device health of network devices.
> Build, maintain, and/or reconfigure lab equipment to support the requirements for the lab teams
> Develop Test Automation scripts, troubleshoot network protocols, testbeds and executing test campaigns
> Configure IPv4/IPv6/Ethernet networking of various elements that are parts of E2E testbeds such as mobile devices, switches, routers, wireless/cellular equipment, servers, including ports, firewall, ACL, NAT rule configuration
> Configure linux-based systems such as servers, compute, database systems that are part of E2E testbeds, and to inter-network the E2E lab test beds with enterprise systems, production systems and internet access
> Develop test scripts to extract networking related metrics from devices, protocols, database tables via for example API query/calls, WebSocket interfaces and Android/adb
> Assist in maintaining additional lab infrastructure such as compute and storage systems, monitoring systems, test equipment
> Synthesize and compare test results from test campaigns and prepare output reports in presentable format
Qualifications
> Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6,
> BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or MPLS): network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP,
> JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent experience.
> Experience with 100G/ 400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies.
> Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).
> Analyzing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.
> Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet
> Exchanges, or Central Offices with working knowledge of physical network infrastructure, design power and cooling including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling.
> Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware.
> Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
> Work experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
> Experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP) and Optical Transport Networks (OTN).
> Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)"
End date of the assignment: 7/31/2027
Allocation:
Work Location: Seattle
Remote? In office? Hybrid?: onsite
Resource needs to be local?: yes
Travel and expenses paid by client?: no
Must-Have skills for the role: 1) Network Infrastructure - Advanced (P)
- Infrastructure Engineering - Advanced (S)
- Infrastructure As A Service - Advanced
- IT Infrastructure Operations - Advanced
- Network Performance Management - Intermediate
- Python - Intermediate
Nice-to-have skills
" Detailed technical experience in the installation and operation of switches and IP routers. This includes hands-on operation of management tools and network analyzers.
" Strong experience in troubleshooting complex issues both at the device-level and network-level, in a multi-vendor environment. Able to isolate and identify configuration, design and product issues.
" Subject matter expertise of routing and switching protocols: TCP/IP fundamentals, IPv4/v6, BGP/MP-BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN VXLAN, IP sub-netting and super-netting and hierarchical routing principles, routing protocol operation routing policies at BGP peering points VPNs and the associated tunneling technologies such as IPSEC, L2TP, MPLS, etc.. Network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP/JNCP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or equivalent experience.
" Experience with 1G/10G/100G/400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies. Analyzing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.
Years of experience needed:NA
Industry experience needed?:yes
Education needed for the role: " Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Chances of extension?:yes
Comments for Suppliers:
CM&T
"> Implement and Deploy end-to-end lab testbed based on provided requirements
> Vendor shall provide qualified network engineers to support installation and decommissioning of cabinets and network equipment.
> Verify/troubleshoot connectivity and device health of network devices.
> Build, maintain, and/or reconfigure lab equipment to support the requirements for the lab teams
> Develop Test Automation scripts, troubleshoot network protocols, testbeds and executing test campaigns
> Configure IPv4/IPv6/Ethernet networking of various elements that are parts of E2E testbeds such as mobile devices, switches, routers, wireless/cellular equipment, servers, including ports, firewall, ACL, NAT rule configuration
> Configure linux-based systems such as servers, compute, database systems that are part of E2E testbeds, and to inter-network the E2E lab test beds with enterprise systems, production systems and internet access
> Develop test scripts to extract networking related metrics from devices, protocols, database tables via for example API query/calls, WebSocket interfaces and Android/adb
> Assist in maintaining additional lab infrastructure such as compute and storage systems, monitoring systems, test equipment
> Synthesize and compare test results from test campaigns and prepare output reports in presentable format
Qualifications
> Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6,
> BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and/or MPLS): network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP,
> JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent experience.
> Experience with 100G/ 400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies.
> Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP).
> Analyzing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.
> Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet
> Exchanges, or Central Offices with working knowledge of physical network infrastructure, design power and cooling including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling.
> Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware.
> Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
> Work experience in designing, deploying, and operating large-scale networks.
> Experience in deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP) and Optical Transport Networks (OTN).
> Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)"
End date of the assignment: 7/31/2027
Allocation:
Work Location: Seattle
Remote? In office? Hybrid?: onsite
Resource needs to be local?: yes
Travel and expenses paid by client?: no
Must-Have skills for the role: 1) Network Infrastructure - Advanced (P)
- Infrastructure Engineering - Advanced (S)
- Infrastructure As A Service - Advanced
- IT Infrastructure Operations - Advanced
- Network Performance Management - Intermediate
- Python - Intermediate
Nice-to-have skills
" Detailed technical experience in the installation and operation of switches and IP routers. This includes hands-on operation of management tools and network analyzers.
" Strong experience in troubleshooting complex issues both at the device-level and network-level, in a multi-vendor environment. Able to isolate and identify configuration, design and product issues.
" Subject matter expertise of routing and switching protocols: TCP/IP fundamentals, IPv4/v6, BGP/MP-BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, EVPN VXLAN, IP sub-netting and super-netting and hierarchical routing principles, routing protocol operation routing policies at BGP peering points VPNs and the associated tunneling technologies such as IPSEC, L2TP, MPLS, etc.. Network certifications, such as CCNA/CCNP/JNCP, JNCIA/JNCIS, or equivalent experience.
" Experience with 1G/10G/100G/400G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies. Analyzing tactical situations, troubleshooting, root causing systems and tools, and problem solving via tasks or larger cross functional projects.
Years of experience needed:NA
Industry experience needed?:yes
Education needed for the role: " Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Chances of extension?:yes
Comments for Suppliers:
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