Network Deployment Engineer

What this Job Entails:The Network Deployment Engineer II will design, develop, build and test systems and products based on optic, photonic and laser technologies. The position will interact with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems. The position will be responsible for specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components. The role will also assist with developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and assisting with implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.Scope: Applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issuesWorks on problems of moderate scopeReceives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new projectsYour Roles and Responsibilities:Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites throughout the assigned regionCalculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirementsParticipate in project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervalsResponsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sitesProactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolveCreate network and server rack face elevations, floor plans, wiring diagrams, and detailed port maps for new deployments and documentationCreate statements of work for vendors at the POP sitesPrepare cage and rack designs, and understand the overall needs of POP infrastructureDocument and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendorsFollow, improve, and implement data center and POP best practicesProvide necessary escalations to higher support tier; assist Sales and Customer Support with technical operations, and work with internal departments to ensure customer satisfactionWork closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production networkUse internal tools and scripts to configure, monitor, and repair servers and network equipmentDetect and diagnose various error/failure conditions across an array of server typesOther duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this positionRequired Qualifications/Skills:Bachelor’s degree (B.S/B.A) from four-college or university and 2 to 5 years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceBuilds productive internal and external working relationshipsExercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate actionMust have an understanding of data center network architecture and common issues related to data center networksKnowledgeable in data center practices (i.e. cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling)Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, or central office environmentsExperience with enterprise and service provider network hardware platforms and architectures, including data center switching platformsMust have a sound and in-depth understanding of IP technologies such as MPLS, BGP, RSVP-TE, IS-ISBasic understanding of transmission technology and circuit troubleshooting techniquesSolid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologiesProficiency in various operating systemsAbility to capture and analyze trafficSolid understanding of queue management for tasks and incidents, vendor engagement, and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment projectsDemonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem solving abilities under pressureExcellent communication skillsExperience in dealing with service providers and colocation facilities around the worldAbility to work within a global team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with limited supervisionStrong attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills20% to 50% of travel required