What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Network Engineer (Night Shift) - Kings Mountain, NC position at Merge IT LLC?

Our enterprise-level client is seeking to add a Data Center Network Engineer in Kings Mountain, NC. Please see below for full details

Job Notes :

3-6 month contract / extendable and perm conversion likely with good performance.
Onsite in Kings Mountain, NC
ASAP start date
Drug & Background required.
Pay Rate = $45-49 w2 per hour depending on experience level.

Schedule : This hire will work the back half of week :

8PM ET - 8 AM ET / Night Shift

W-Sat one week

Thursday-Sat the following week

Overview :

The Network Engineer needs to apply technical expertise in routing and switching (Cisco IOS and Nexus especially) and load-balancing to consult with Operations Engineering and / or suppliers. The engineer will utilize their knowledge to review engineering standards and develop tactical plans to ensure Network Operations, partners and suppliers are meeting technical requirements. The resource may also assist or oversee major incidents, major change or introduction of new technologies within the environment.

Primary Job Functions :

Responsible for the technical success of network services within the environment. This includes, but is not limited to :

Strategy

Contributor into the development of the Network Operations Strategy and into supporting organizational strategies.

Contributor to the strategies of peer organizations ensuring that their strategic plans are in alignment with the technical direction of Network Operations and / or Strategy and Architecture.

Ensure that all new network services are designed to deliver the levels of availability required by the business, and validate the final service design to meet operational needs of the business to ensure excellent service delivery

Work with service providers to ensure the proper level of technical acumen and quality are executed within the contracted services

Process

Contributor in developing and evolving operational procedures. Examine & document existing processes, evaluate them within the context of availability and maintainability of Network Services.

Education / Experience :

Preferred to have a minimum of at least 1 professional level certification from a major technology supplier (CCNP, F5-CTS LTM, etc.)

3 years' progressive data communications experience in WAN / MAN / LAN / Data Center operational support, configuration, evaluation, incident resolution, problem management, and project management experience in a 24x7x365 support environment.

3 years' experience in day-to-day support of enterprise-scale, complex network environments

Working knowledge of load-balancers and other network technologies

Knowledge of and experience with major routing protocols like RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, BGP, RMTP, OSPF, etc.

1 years' experience in the utilization of data communications test equipment and network management systems (e.g., sniffers, Wireshark, OPNET, NetScout, ReliaTel, NAGIOS, and software based management systems such as OpenView, SevOne, Smarts, Riverbed CMC, NetBrain, NetCool, etc.) a plus. Position Requirements :

Familiarity with the capabilities and problems of a broad spectrum of hardware and transmission technologies (e.g., cabling, optical fiber, WAN and transport, routing, firewalls, LAN / VLANs switches, SDN, etc.)

Ability to understand fairly complex network infrastructure quickly during major incidents and provide technical leadership appropriately

Exceptional communication skills are a must. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at a variety of levels and to communicate intricate technical and procedural matters to both technical and non-technical personnel across diverse cultures

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Good understanding of how IT technology supports the Enterprise and the Business Segments

Ability to communicate and multi-task under pressure

Why Choose Merge IT?

We have a team of talented and ambitious professionals that drive growth by identifying and delivering top quality IT talent for our Fortune 100, enterprise-level clients (aka 'Big Name' - think big banks, big pharma, etc.).

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Merge IT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Nothing in this job posting guarantees employment.

Salary : $45 - $49

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