Network Engineer III

Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider delivering managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, Microsoft 365, and public cloud consulting solutions. The Network Engineer III will support cloud networking infrastructure, perform new customer deployments, manage network and security technologies, provide Tier 3 support, and develop automation strategies across public and private cloud environments.

Responsibilities:

• Configure and support logical circuit connections across backbone to customer sites and regions such as Megaport, PacketFabric, ExpressRoute (Azure), DirectConnect (AWS), etc
• Manage and maintain all data center and Colocation core and distro connectivity all the way down to the access level
• Manage all Networking/Security monitoring platforms and ensure adherence to customer and infrastructure SLA uptimes
• Utilize approved tools to verify and take required action on events aggregated from network monitoring tools and Web Application Firewall
• Troubleshoot and resolve sometimes complex network connectivity issues, adding/modifying NAT entries and firewall rules and initiating routes to enable connectivity
• Participate in occasional customer-facing projects involving design, diagrams, documentation, and implementation
• Execute new customer deployments involving NSX, security configurations, VMware Cloud Director network configurations, etc
• Manage and maintain all data center and regional capacity on physical and logical circuit technologies supporting our public and private cloud infrastructure
• Manage, maintain, and improve the Opti9Tech SDWAN and VMware NSX (V/T) SDN infrastructure supporting customer and infrastructure workloads
• Regularly map and document customer and infrastructure diagrams to current and accurate versions
• Design and implement automation strategies that improve or co-exist with current automation infrastructure
• Mature our automation strategy using Python, Nautobot, Ansible, and other automation tie-ins

Requirements:

• 6+ years related experience in infrastructure/network environments and designing, planning, documenting and implementing LANs and WANs using latest technology
• 6+ years related experience with Cisco or Arista routing/switching/firewall products including IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NX-OS service provider level infrastructure
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar automation technology
• Extensive experience with Cisco/Arista Spine & Leaf Data Center deployments
• Extensive experience with VMware vSphere, NSX-V & NSX-T SDN technologies
• Expertise on IP Technologies and extensive knowledge of WAN technologies including both MPLS, SD-WAN, DWDM, etc
• Extensive experience and expertise on IP routing protocols such as EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP network protocols, including common application protocols
• Proficiency with monitoring platforms such as Netmon, Solarwinds, Icinga, etc
• Knowledge of SASE platforms such as Zscaler, Perimeter 81, etc
• Proficiency in Fortinet and Palo Alto UTM next gen firewall technologies
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with both local and remote staff, teammates, and managers
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to multi-task, change direction, effectively prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in effectively communicating complex technical concepts in English, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• Experience in high-availability networks in load-balanced, n-tier application environments
• Highly effective in documentation and diagram creation for customer and infrastructure needs
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of data security best practices
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) experience a plus