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Job Summary
As a Senior Network Engineer functioning in a demanding, highly technical role, candidate is responsible for implementing managed network solutions to satisfy customer requirements and performing escalation resolution for network events. Performs configuration, deployment, installation, and operation of network assets in accordance with established implementation plans. Works closely with customer technical personnel to resolve issues and verify functionality. Executes problem isolation and remediation for network issues at an advanced level. Establishes management and monitoring of deployed solutions. Serves as a technical expert/SME on network devices, technologies, and tools. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Implement network solutions, to include configuring, deploying, installing, and operating a range of network devices and technologies

• Perform escalated network issue identification and remediation

• Document solution and equipment details in multiple databases and tools as needed

• Establish monitoring and management for deployed solutions

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Top Secret Govt Clearance Required

• Advanced knowledge of network fundamentals (network models, switching functions, routing functions, firewall functions)

• Advanced knowledge of network concepts (TCP/IP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), switching, L2VPN, L3VPN, EVPN)

• Extensive experience with network equipment (specifically Juniper ACX, SRX, EX)

• Extensive experience with network deployment, operation, and management

• Experience with monitoring systems and functionality (specifically Solarwinds)

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred

• Certification preferred, ideally at Professional or Expert level

• 10 years experience in network engineering positions preferred

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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