L3 Network/ Linux Systems Engineer

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Responsibilities

• Configuration and administration of routers, switches, firewalls and Linux servers.
• Designing the network topologies, creating and maintaining Visio / Lucidchart diagrams, configuration templates, IP addressing (NetBox IPAM) and low-level design documents that contain all the switching/routing details, migration steps, bandwidth analysis and security policy controls.
• Write and implement scripts to automate tasks in Linux (Python/Bash/PHP).
• Manage various virtualization environments (Proxmox, Xen, ESXi).
• Utilize network monitoring tools to pinpoint issues and bottlenecks in the network and take the necessary steps to rectify them.
• Collaborate with various internal groups and business units to understand the applications and provide end-to-end network solutions as per the firm's network standards.
• Troubleshoot issues from L2 to L4 of the OSI layer in the network.
• Configure and route multicast traffic across the network (PIM, IGMP).
• Build, install and mount servers and network equipment in the DataCenter.
• Troubleshoot server hardware and fine-tune Linux OS settings to achieve required performance.
• Provide breakdown of issues to NOC to enable them to understand and explain problems to clients.

Qualifications

• Expert in classless and classful IPv4 address designing, deploying and management.
• In-depth knowledge on Routing, Switching and Network Security with broad industry experience (OSPF, BGP, PIM) on Cisco; Brocade is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience with designing and implementing large enterprise network environments and Linux system administration. CCNP or equivalent or higher industry certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 6500 platform, Nexus (5K,9K) switches and Cisco ASA/PFsense firewalls.
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP protocol family and network security technologies.
• Designed and built a multi-tier DMZ Network with micro and macro segmentation.
• Experience in migrating large scale datacenters and providing support for application migrations.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential.
• Strong presentation skills to explain network design, articulate risks and facilitate decision making.
• Experience in network data analysis with tools such as Wireshark, TCPDump.
• Experience in performing administrative tasks on Linux Servers (CentOS and Ubuntu).
• Hands-on experience with Cisco and Brocade network equipment.
• Experienced in configuring multicast nodes and routing multicast traffic across the network.
• Hands-on experience with PFsense firewall.
• Thorough knowledge of server-level operations and software principles utilizing Linux CLI.
• Hands-on experience in building, operating and troubleshooting virtual private servers (VPS).
• Able to work extra hours if and when required (Maintenance activities and emergencies).

Nice to Have

• Basic knowledge of any scripting languages (Python or Perl or shell).
• CompTIA Linux +, CCIE RS.

Testing Requirement

In-person timed "IPv4 fundamentals" test will be conducted prior to the interview; passing the test with 80% or above is required to proceed to the interview stage.

Company Description

Nextologies is a leading broadcast technology managed services provider, trusted by top broadcasters, enterprise corporations, and emerging companies to engineer, deliver, and monitor solutions that unlock their businesses’ potential without requiring them to invest in new infrastructure. Nextologies has the world's largest broadcast video delivery network specializing in award-winning, broadcast-grade video connectivity for broadcasters and content owners across the globe with instant access to over 65,000 linear TV channels downlinked from 90+ globally-placed satellites. In addition, Nextologies is a leader in signal acquisition and delivery providing fiber, IP and custom end-to-end solutions for IPTV and OTT platforms and video-centric applications across all platforms. Learn more at www.nextologies.com.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution