Network/Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$45–$50 Per Hour
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10 days ago

Job Description

Job Title: Network Data Engineer
Location: Alpharetta, GA
Duration: 36 months (With possible extension)
Pay range: $45 - $50/hr

*** Remote positions, BUT manager prefers someone located in the following hub locations if they were to hire as FTE down the road: Atlanta, GA - Dallas, TX - Bothell WA - New Jersey, NJ - St Louis, MO - Chicago, IL

POSITION 1: Day Shift 8:00a-5:00p. No OT required.
POSITION 2: Night Shift 11:00p-6:00a local time. No OT required.

Job Summary:

Description:

Top 5 Skills Needed:

Project based work in a team environment Cisco CCNA and/or Juniper JNCIA certification.
Experience in new build configuration on Cisco IOS or Junos OS Routing/L3.
Provisioning/Life Cycle/Troubleshooting experience MPLS VPN Architecture (P, PE, CE) experience preferred.

Additional Desired Skills:

Python Ansible Experience with Mobility Core Network infrastructure (MTSO, cMME, EPC, IMS, FirstNet, or related technologies) Experience with network automation, scripting, and configuration management tools Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, Segment Routing, and IPVPN services.
Experience supporting lifecycle management programs including hardware/software refreshes and technology migrations.
Understanding of Service Assurance, Change Management, maintenance windows, and implementation processes.
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and virtualization platforms.
Experience troubleshooting complex Layer 3 network environments within a large-scale service provider network.
Knowledge of network monitoring, telemetry, SNMP, Syslog, and operational support tools.

Job Description:

The Layer 3 IP Engineer Role handles lifecycle provisioning of Provider Edge (PE), Customer Edge (CE) & P Routers as well as Switches and Terminal Servers that support Voice, Video, and Data in the Client s Mobility Network.
This role focuses on Hardware along with Operating Software. The initial implementation is included along with lifecycle management activities (Move, Add, Change, and Decommissioning). The hardware is configured via command line interface and automation platforms.
This position supports both Network Technical Centers (NTC) and Mobility Technical Service Offices (MTSO) and is responsible for lifecycle execution, modernization, and operational support of critical Mobility Core and IP transport infrastructure.
The engineer will participate in hardware refresh programs, software upgrades, network migrations, technology insertions, and service assurance activities that maintain network reliability and performance.
Key Activities include Change Management Preparation & Planning, Maintenance Window Implementation, Service Assurance support, network automation, lifecycle project execution, and collaboration with Engineering, Planning, Operations, Vendor, and Project Teams.
The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision and partner with Implementation and Maintenance teams to successfully deliver complex network initiatives. Daily Responsibilities: Configure Cisco & Juniper Layer 3 Devices via Command Line Interface & Automation Routers Switches Terminal Servers Configure and support Mobility Core IP infrastructure supporting MTSO operations Hardware & Software Deployment Hardware & Software Maintenance Upgrades Hardware (Cards, Routing Engines, Power Systems, etc.) Software (IOS, IOS-XR, Junos, Linux-based network platforms, etc.).
Lifecycle Management Activities Technology Refresh Programs End-of-Life Hardware Replacements Network Modernization Projects Traffic Migrations Link and Port Augments Routing Policy and Network Service Updates Network Automation and Configuration Validation Network Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Service Restoration Change Management Planning and Execution Maintenance Window Implementation and Support Service Assurance and Operational Support Collaboration with Project Teams, Engineering, Operations, and Vendors.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Atlanta, GA
Salary	$45–$50 Per Hour

Skills

Ansibleunmatched
Automationunmatched
BGPunmatched
CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associateunmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System)unmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
Command Lineunmatched
Configuration Managementunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
FirstNetunmatched
Hardware Administrationunmatched
Hardware Configuration Managementunmatched
Hardware Upgradesunmatched
Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
IP Multimedia System (IMS)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
JNCIA - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associateunmatched
Juniper Networks Product Familyunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching)unmatched
Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (fka Terminal Services)unmatched
Network Administration/Managementunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Monitoringunmatched
Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Routingunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
Operating Systemsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Relocation Servicesunmatched
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)unmatched
Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
Server Supportunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Upgradesunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Telemetryunmatched
VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched

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