Position Overview
The Cloud Services Network Engineer supports the Thrive Cloud platform through a combination of project-based work and operational support activities. Reporting to the Director of Cloud Networking, this role is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining network services across Thrive Datacenters. The position also includes client-facing consulting for non-standard network configurations and complex requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering and administration
Experience working in datacenter environments
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
Primary Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain regional Thrive Cloud networks and internal networking infrastructure as part of the Network Engineering team
Assume lead responsibility for network engineering activities during the Network Manager's absence
Evaluate and deploy customized networking and security solutions aligned with internal and customer business requirements
Provide on-call network support on a rotating basis and respond to escalated network issues
Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams (Visio), high-level and low-level designs, user guides, and knowledge base articles
Travel to datacentres throughout the USA as required
Required Technical Competencies
Core Networking Knowledge
Multi-tenant infrastructure architectures: Fortinet VDOMs, Cisco multi-context firewalls
Network protocols and services: TCP/IPv4, UDP, DNS, DHCP, NAT, SPAN/RSPAN, SNMPv3
Switching technologies: ARP, PVST, RSTP, MST, LACP, HSRP/VRRP, vPC
Routing protocols and applications: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IP SLA
Route redistribution, filtering, provider-independent addressing
Specialized Network Services
Site-to-site VPN technologies: IPSec, GRE, DMVPN
Next-generation firewall deployment and management: URL/application filtering, antivirus, IPS, SSL decryption
WAN connectivity solutions including internet and point-to-point circuits
Network availability and performance monitoring tools: SolarWinds, PRTG, Nable
Equipment and Infrastructure Experience
Firewall platforms: Fortinet, Meraki, Palo Alto, Cisco
Routing platforms: Cisco ISR, ASR and Catalyst 8500 series
Switching platforms: Cisco Nexus (3000, 9000 series) and Catalyst Access Switches (3750, 3850, 9300)
Datacenter operations: hardware installation, cabling, cross-connect coordination, and SmartHands support
Virtualization and storage: VMware hosts and SAN environments
Disaster recovery testing and procedures
Soft Skills
Base Salary Range: $100K-140K
Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.
Thrive is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation practices for all employees and strive to provide competitive salaries that reflect the value and skills each team member brings to our organization. Salaries are determined according to the job's scope, market data, location, and the candidate’s qualifications, including experience and relevant education.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
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