Network Engineer

NETWORK ENGINEER SEATTLE, WA 9 MONTH CONTRACT

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Our hugely popular client is looking for best-in-class Network Engineers to help deploy, scale and automate one of the world's largest and complex networks. Our client's goal is to make their Web Services into The Infrastructure Platform to the world. Customers demand the highest quality and reliability for their services. This company is expanding at a tremendous rate and this team is responsible for maintaining quality and reliability while developing innovative ways to automate scaling of the network.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills and has a successful track record of designing simple, scalable solutions and troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential.

AS A NETWORK ENGINEER IN WEB SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE YOU WILL:

- Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all network fabrics that support the client organization.
- Deploy, scale and automate the network across multiple global datacenters. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.
- Drive scaling of current network designs to meet the demand of customers.
- Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.
- Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
- Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
- Create and implement changes on the network.
- Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow the client to scale at unprecedented volume.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience required
- Candidates should have 2+ years industry experience in a similar environment
- Excellent IP Networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with major Internet routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with major Router platforms, specifically with Cisco 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx, Nexus 7K and Juniper MX/EX platforms including all compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms
- Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills
- Significant experience with, and expertise in, many of the following protocols/technologies: DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP, IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP
- Experience with mission critical multicast systems highly desired
- Experience designing network and datacenter installations utilizing L2 and L3 protocols

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong Unix skills and the ability to script in Perl, Python, Shell, C or C++ is desirable. Understanding of load balancing and layer 4-7 technologies

CompuCom, the leading IT outsourcing specialist, delivers IT your way. Our clients like working with us because they know that, with CompuCom, it's all about you. Our unique ITSM strategy blends your data center, network, voice, and end user computing environments in an innovative fashion. This radically simplifies your IT, allowing you to focus on growing your business and serving your customers. We are highly regarded by worldwide and regional organizations alike for our pragmatic approach, best practices, and highly skilled workforce. This balance provides the perfect alternative to address the evolving challenges facing you, today and in the future. More than a trusted advisor, CompuCom is your trusted doer.