Network Engineer III

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Job Summary

Responsible for network design, planning, and operations, including capacity management, vendor evaluation, project management and service lifecycle management. Additionally, leverages AI-driven insights, automation, and coding skills to improve network efficiency, reliability, and scalability. Requires strong understanding of network architecture principles and modern infrastructure (DC, cloud, interconnection).

Responsibilities

Deployment

• Deploys new hardware (single-vendor) in accordance with documented guidelines
• Engages with GNA in the validation of new hardware
• Conducts NOC training and performs RMA actions
• Participates in port, device, and customer migrations
• Performs deployments of network tools and new features
• Responsible for new feature enablement
• Applies automation (Python, scripting) to streamline deployment processes

Product Development Lifecycle Engagements

Requirement Phase

• Provides feedback as the voice of the customer based on customer queries and trouble tickets
• Leverages data analytics and AI tools to identify recurring issues and improvement areas

Test Phase

• Participates in SIT and UAT for new features and network devices
• Performs comprehensive testing and identifies key customer issues
• Applies automated test frameworks and validation scriptsx

Sustaining Phase

• Trains and transitions from deployment teams
• Manages and sustains deployments to achieve high customer satisfaction
• Uses AI-assisted monitoring and predictive analysis to improve stability

Service Delivery

• Performs network service fulfillment (quote-to-cash) for network and datacenter products
• Ensures successful fulfillment of software-triggered provisioning (e.g., VCs, RIs)
• Reviews metrics and identifies efficiency improvements
• Implements automation and data-driven optimization for fulfillment processes

Operations / Reliability Engineering

• Troubleshoots and resolves network faults (both reactive and proactive detection)
• Performs preventive maintenance to minimize incidents
• Utilizes AI-based monitoring tools (e.g., anomaly detection, predictive alerts)
• Develops scripts/tools for faster root cause analysis and resolution

Innovation

• Participates in Sparkathon and innovation activities
• Uses lab environments for technical practice
• Participates in chaos engineering drills (e.g., Simian Army)
• Develops automation tools (Python, APIs) for chaos testing and operational resilience
• Explores AI/ML use cases for network optimization and incident prediction

Technical Skills

Programming / Automation

• Python, scripting (required)
• API integration (REST, network automation)
• Infrastructure as Code (nice to have)

AI / Data

• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts
• Experience with data analysis, log analysis, and anomaly detection
• Familiarity with AI-driven monitoring tools (preferred)

Network Architecture

• Strong understanding of:
• IP networking (L2/L3, BGP, routing)
• Data center architecture
• Interconnection services
• Scalability and redundancy design
• Knowledge of modern network architecture (cloud, hybrid, SDN)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Network Operations / Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of network architecture and operations
• Experience in coding/automation (Python preferred)
• Interest or experience in AI-driven operations (AIOps) is a plus

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.