Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Black Box is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join its Networking Switch Refresh Project and help modernize a major financial network. The role leads network switch deployment, troubleshoots complex routing and switching issues, develops infrastructure solutions, collaborates with clients and project teams, and mentors engineers.
Responsibilities
- Lead Network Deployment Activities: Architect, design, and implement network switch refreshes across enterprise environments and remote offices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
- Mentor and Guide Engineers: Share knowledge and provide hands-on mentorship to all team members, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes skill development and innovation
- Hands-On Troubleshooting: Resolve complex networking issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency
- Optimize Network Solutions: Develop deployment strategies and configurations for switching and routing solutions, leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Release and Project Managers, Smart Hands resources, and clients to ensure smooth execution of deployment plans
- Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed documentation of system designs, configurations, and processes for both internal and client use
- Proactive Innovation: Continuously research and implement new networking technologies to enhance performance, reduce costs, and improve reliability
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 10–15 years of experience in network engineering with a focus on deployment and implementation
- Certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent (Cisco/Arista certifications preferred)
- Experience working in production data centers, Enterprise Networks routing/switching, and firewalls
- Proficiency with networking tools and technologies, including ERP, MS Office, and service management platforms
- High proficiency in routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS) and troubleshooting skills in complex network environment
- Strong experience with switching technologies, including Nexus, Catalyst Switches, spine-leaf and SDA architecture
- Hands-on experience in Managing and deploying SDA (Wired & Wireless infrastructure) using Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly DNAC)
- Strong knowledge on VxLAN and LISP
- Hands-on experience on LAN technologies including QoS and Dot1x
- Knowledge on Cisco ISE
- Familiarity with DMZ, Firewall, load balancer, and DDI (DNS, DHCP and IP Schema)
- Proven ability to mentor and work with existing engineers to build strong, collaborative teams
- Strong decision-making skills with a focus on achieving measurable results
- A passion for seeking new, better ways of doing things, with a meticulous focus on detail
- A proactive mindset to identify and resolve potential issues before they arise
Benefits
- Freedom to innovate in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Mentorship opportunities to build and shape a high-performing engineering team.
- The opportunity to play a key role in modernizing critical financial infrastructure.
- Collaborative culture with a talented team that values teamwork and shared success.
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