RouteViews Infrastructure Engineer

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

RouteViews is an important source of data for monitoring global BGP and routing infrastructure. The work is specialized and requires advanced level engineering and data analytics skills to design, operate and maintain the global RouteViews research infrastructure. The research support activities require creativity and autonomy to complete tasks and achieve objectives in coordination with the NSRC team at the University of Oregon. Work activities include: 1) Help maintain RouteViews global research infrastructure; 2) Develop new tools and services for RouteViews; 3) Support work with industry partners and the research community to expand BGP data collection and ensure stability of the collector ecosystem; 4) Support and enable the research community focused on network measurement, data integrity, Internet routing security, and integrative research. This role requires excellent communication skills, initiative, and the ability to work independently and handle non-routine situations. This role requires a collaborative team player committed to the successful execution of NSRC's activities for stable, reliable operation of the RouteViews ecosystem. We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every preferred qualification in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, such as having operational skills and abilities gained experientially outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Onsite presence at the NSRC office on campus is expected at least once per quarter, with additional onsite work required as needed, based on project demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline OR equivalent network engineering and operations experience.
Operational experience using a Linux or UNIX server environment.
Operational experience with monitoring, securing and automating production infrastructure.
Knowledge of the global Internet peering ecosystem.
Knowledge of virtualization and containers (such as KVM and LXD).
Operational knowledge of BGP, monitoring (BMP) and Layer 3 routing principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with the community to problem-solve.
Ability to self-organize and prioritize work objectives.
Knowledge of responsible and ethical use of data analytics.
Effective public speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience developing and supporting infrastructure for Internet measurement research.
Experience with data storage for research infrastructure.
Experience with systems programming and software development.
Experience with data center operations and documentation.
Experience with routine system maintenance (such as patches, OS upgrades).
Experience with data streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka.
Experience using tools such as git, python, Ansible, etc.
Experience with time series databases such as Prometheus or InfluxDB, etc.
Operational experience with IPv4 and IPv6 protocols in a service provider environment.
Experience mentoring and collaborating with students.

Responsibilities

Help maintain RouteViews global research infrastructure
Develop new tools and services for RouteViews
Support work with industry partners and the research community to expand BGP data collection and ensure stability of the collector ecosystem
Support and enable the research community focused on network measurement, data integrity, Internet routing security, and integrative research