Deployment Engineer

Infogain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IP Deployment Engineer and play a crucial role in deploying and supporting one of the world's largest networks. This exciting position requires a proactive individual who excels in a dynamic environment, with responsibilities ranging from collaborating on site design requirements to providing technical leadership for network upgrades. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to improve processes and documentation. If you're a creative problem-solver with excellent communication skills, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career while making a significant impact in the field of network deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in deploying network hardware, including Cisco/Juniper.
• Proficient in IP routing/switching protocols in dual-stack environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define site design requirements.
• Provide technical leadership for network upgrades and site builds.

Skills

IP routing/switching technologies

Cisco routers/switches

Juniper routers/switches

TCP/IP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS

Linux/OS tools

Scripting and automation

Vendor interaction skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Visio

Omnigraffle

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Infogain

Job Title: IP Deployment Engineer

We are seeking a IP Deployment Engineer to join our team, tasked with deploying and supporting one of the world's largest and most intricate networks. The ideal candidate is a proactive, quick learner, and highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires a creative problem-solver who challenges the status quo and brings innovative solutions to everyday issues. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication skills, capable of building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners such as vendors and contractors.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Program Managers and Network Engineering to define site design requirements and develop project implementation and migration plans. This includes creating and reviewing deployment packages such as Engineering Design Packages (EDP), Scope of Works (SoW), Method of Procedures (MoP), Rack Face Elevations (RFE), and Bill of Materials (BoM).
2. Provide technical leadership and guidance, both remotely and on-site, for network upgrades and new PoP site builds. This covers areas like power, cooling, rack layout, cable management, equipment installation, network configuration, testing, and production traffic handoff.
3. Calculate and document power and space requirements for equipment at multiple PoP sites. Coordinate with Colocation Vendors, local Engineering, and Facilities Operations to meet these requirements.
4. Actively contribute to the improvement of documentation, automation, and processes.
5. Design cages and racks, understanding the current and future needs of PoP infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Over 5 years of experience in deploying and supporting network hardware platforms and architectures, including Cisco and/or Juniper routers/switches.
2. Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting IP routing/switching technologies and protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and MPLS in a dual-stack IPv4/6 environment.
3. Experience in coordinating and executing large-scale hardware installations and configurations.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead and execute complex network deployment projects with meticulous attention to detail.
5. Strong interaction skills with vendors and external parties to ensure project completion.
6. Experience with cage design using tools like MS Visio/Omnigraffle for layouts and rack elevations.
7. Familiarity with Data Center electrical and cooling configurations (IEC, NEMA, AC/DC power, and power redundancy scenarios).
8. Experience with Linux/OS tools.
9. Ability to work effectively in a global team environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certifications such as CCNP or JNCIP preferred; Expert-level certifications are a plus.
2. Experience with scripting and automation.
3. Experience in coordinating and executing projects involving the deployment of optical communication equipment (DWDM), site preparations, and OTDR testing is desirable.

Why Join Us:

Join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of network deployment! You'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to significant infrastructure projects, and collaborate with talented professionals in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

To apply, please submit your CV/resume detailing your qualifications and interest in this role. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us:

Infogain is a leader in digital customer experience engineering based in Silicon Valley. Infogain engineers business outcomes for Fortune 500 companies and digital natives in the technology, healthcare, insurance, travel, telecom, and retail/CPG industries. It accelerates experience-led transformation in the delivery of digital platforms using technologies such as cloud, microservices, automation, IoT, and artificial intelligence. Infogain is a multi-cloud expert across hyperscale cloud providers – Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services. Infogain, an Apax Funds portfolio company, has offices in California, Washington, Texas, the UK, and Singapore, with delivery centers in Seattle, Dallas, Montevideo, Kraków, Noida, Bengaluru, Pune, Gurgaon, and Mumbai. To learn more, visit http://www.infogain.com

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting