Senior Network Service Engineer, Federal
Herndon, VA 
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Posted 6 days ago
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Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, operating over 250 data centersacross the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

Our culture is based on collaboration and the growth and development of our teams. We hirehardworking people who thrive on solvingchallengingproblems and give them opportunities to hone new skills and try new approaches, as we grow our product portfolio with new software and network architecture solutions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providingan equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

Senior Network Service Engineer, Federal

Job Summary
As a Senior Network Engineer functioning in a demanding, highly technical role, candidate is responsible for implementing managed network solutions to satisfy customer requirements and performing escalation resolution for network events. Performs configuration, deployment, installation, and operation of network assets in accordance with established implementation plans. Works closely with customer technical personnel to resolve issues and verify functionality. Executes problem isolation and remediation for network issues at an advanced level. Establishes management and monitoring of deployed solutions. Serves as a technical expert/SME on network devices, technologies, and tools. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Implement network solutions, to include configuring, deploying, installing, and operating a range of network devices and technologies

  • Perform escalated network issue identification and remediation

  • Document solution and equipment details in multiple databases and tools as needed

  • Establish monitoring and management for deployed solutions

  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Top Secret Govt Clearance Required

  • Advanced knowledge of network fundamentals (network models, switching functions, routing functions, firewall functions)

  • Advanced knowledge of network concepts (TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), switching, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN)

  • Extensive experience with network equipment (specifically Juniper ACX, SRX, EX)

  • Extensive experience with network deployment, operation, and management

  • Experience with monitoring systems and functionality (specifically Solarwinds)

  • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

  • Certification preferred, ideally at Professional or Expert level

  • 10 years experience in network engineering positions preferred

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.


Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.



Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
10+ years
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