Network Engineer Job at AXA Professionals in Mansfield
AXA Professionals, Mansfield, TX, United States
Overview 6-month contract with an opportunity for an extension. Seeking a highly motivated Network Engineer for our Network and Digital Infrastructure team. This engineer will help to drive the stability and sustainability of our internal network and discover innovative ways to automate and scale our network design. The Network team plays a critical role in building out, responding to network events and determining root cause for internal team and external vendors/ISPs to ensure the network is highly available.
The ideal candidate will be expected to provide high quality network problem management and root cause analysis. He/she will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of networking and networking concepts and theory. The candidate will need to have experience participating in operational network support for a large-scale environment. He/she will have a proven track record of success in driving complex issues to resolution autonomously and/or collaboratively. A love for pushing the envelope on new and existing technology is required.
Responsibilities Provide critical network support for all Aligned Energy networks to diagnose and respond to large-scale networking events
Work with ISPs to install and diagnose problems between Aligned Energy network and their infrastructure.
Work with internal teams to troubleshoot any internal networking issues that may arise.
Working knowledge of wireless networking for installation and troubleshooting
Deliver business focused solutions and processes that are simple, sustainable and repeatable
Partner with our broader engineering organization to reduce operational burden
Work closely with other networking staff to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products
Drive standards across the network and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies
Monitor and manage communications during large-scale events utilizing an established process
Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.
Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration for routers and DWDM equipment
Identify and take ownership for opportunities to automate repeatable networking tasks through creation and maintenance of scripts and tools
Contribute through innovation to the reduction in the end-to-end cost of delivery
Some travel will be required as new sites come online
Basic Qualifications Excellent Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
Substantial background in support large scale service provider or enterprise networks.
Significant past experience with protocols and concepts: BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, UDP, HSRP, VRF, VPC, DNS, ARP, Tunnels & Port Channeling
Excellent analytical skills
Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies
Ability to participate in on-call duties are an expected part of this position
Willingness to work off hours as needed
Preferred Qualifications A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or at least four years relevant experience in a large-scale network operations environment is preferred.
Effective prioritization and time management
CCNA/CCNP certifications a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Information Technology
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The ideal candidate will be expected to provide high quality network problem management and root cause analysis. He/she will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of networking and networking concepts and theory. The candidate will need to have experience participating in operational network support for a large-scale environment. He/she will have a proven track record of success in driving complex issues to resolution autonomously and/or collaboratively. A love for pushing the envelope on new and existing technology is required.
Responsibilities Provide critical network support for all Aligned Energy networks to diagnose and respond to large-scale networking events
Work with ISPs to install and diagnose problems between Aligned Energy network and their infrastructure.
Work with internal teams to troubleshoot any internal networking issues that may arise.
Working knowledge of wireless networking for installation and troubleshooting
Deliver business focused solutions and processes that are simple, sustainable and repeatable
Partner with our broader engineering organization to reduce operational burden
Work closely with other networking staff to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products
Drive standards across the network and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies
Monitor and manage communications during large-scale events utilizing an established process
Create and review documentation and process regarding recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.
Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration for routers and DWDM equipment
Identify and take ownership for opportunities to automate repeatable networking tasks through creation and maintenance of scripts and tools
Contribute through innovation to the reduction in the end-to-end cost of delivery
Some travel will be required as new sites come online
Basic Qualifications Excellent Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
Substantial background in support large scale service provider or enterprise networks.
Significant past experience with protocols and concepts: BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, UDP, HSRP, VRF, VPC, DNS, ARP, Tunnels & Port Channeling
Excellent analytical skills
Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies
Ability to participate in on-call duties are an expected part of this position
Willingness to work off hours as needed
Preferred Qualifications A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or at least four years relevant experience in a large-scale network operations environment is preferred.
Effective prioritization and time management
CCNA/CCNP certifications a plus
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Contract
Job function Information Technology
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