Cloud Network Engineer IV

GCI Communication Corp • Anchorage, AK

84d • Remote

About The Position

Cloud Network Engineer IV is responsible for the Cloud Network Engineer function of supporting Data Center, Campus LAN, Internet Edge, and Branch Office networks. Works collaboratively with other Cloud Network Engineers, Cloud Systems Engineers, and DevOps Engineers throughout the company to develop, deploy and maintain Hybrid Cloud and SDDC platforms. Achieves improved deployment frequency for faster time to market, shortened lead time between fixes, and quicker recovery time in the event of a new release failure. Engineering and deployment of physical and virtual networks using Continuous Delivery methodologies, built to scale with efficient repeatability and effective reliability.

Requirements

• A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer technologies, network engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in any combination of: Progressive experience in cloud networking and automation.
• Internal and multi-cloud network design and implementation using Engineering Principles.
• Working with complex network management, including technology insertion.
• Designing and leading development of Automation Tools in networking environments.
• Thorough knowledge and work experience in hybrid and multiple-cloud network design and configuration utilizing Cisco's Service provider product lines.
• Expert-level knowledge of virtualized environments, software defined networking, data center interconnects, and software defined data center operations.
• High-level knowledge of network virtualization, particularly using VMWare.
• Expertise in multiple technical environments that span a broad range of applications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or professional levels certifications: Cisco, F5, Aruba, Palo Alto and VMWare.
• Telecommunications experience.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of network and/or system facilities utilizing standard engineering concepts of availability, efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and security.
• Development of new solutions and continuous improvements of the current network and systems facilities ensuring the integrity of high availability data centers and campus LAN network infrastructure.
• Perform audits, forecasts, and manage capacity of IP addressing, bandwidth forecasting, hardware, software licensing, and hosted devices.
• Provide detailed reports on network operational status and milestones related to project completion.
• Support and manage escalation events.
• Automate and streamline operations and processes to rapidly release reliable network infrastructure faster and more frequently.
• Configure firewalls, load balancers, routers, and switches, in support of network operations and projects.
• Reviews modules for quality assurance.
• Remote site support for off-site personnel and customers.
• Maximize performance using network monitoring tools, troubleshooting network and system outages, scheduling updates, and collaborating with architects on optimization.
• Build and maintain tools for deployment and testing in stable and scalable production environments.
• Maintain professional skillset by participating in educational opportunities, technical organizations, reading professional publications, and personal use of technology.
• Coordinate with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis.
• Develop and update documentation and support materials.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Ability to work as a project team member.
• Ability to provide training to team members on technology.
• Ability to work independently and professionally within a team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Active listening skills with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical staff to resolve issues.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, peers, and customers.
• Work proactively to resolve problem relationships.
• Adheres to standards and procedures.

Benefits

• 401k
• health_insurance
• dental_insurance
• vision_insurance
• life_insurance
• disability_insurance
• paid_holidays
• paid_volunteer_time
• tuition_reimbursement
• professional_development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree