DC Network Engineer

TechDigital Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated IT professional with a robust understanding of networking and hardware management. This role involves hands-on responsibilities such as physical hardware swaps, troubleshooting network issues, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of networking protocols, CLI tools, and Linux systems. Join a dynamic team where your skills will directly contribute to maintaining high operational standards and fostering collaborative relationships within the data center environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to take on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT related experience required.
• A+/Network+ level of knowledge required.
• Familiarity with Linux and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical hardware swaps and circuit diagnosis.
• Manage assets and tools effectively.
• Mentor and guide L1 resources.

Skills

Ambitious

Hard working

Go getter

Coachable

Mentor

Understanding ESD best practices

Text based CLI

IP based networking

A+/Network+ knowledge

OSI layer and network principles

4+ years of IT experience

Linux systems

Scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

Understanding BGP routing protocols

Good organization skills

Multitasking skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Qualifications:
Culture / Team fit
Ambitious / Hard working / Go getter / Coachable / Mentor
Physical layer: fiber optic connections, contamination, cleaning
Understand ESD best practices
Comfortable with text based CLI
Familiar with IP based networking

A+/Network+ level of knowledge required

Good understanding of OSI layer and network principles

4+ years of IT related experience required

Familiarity with Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

Understanding BGP routing protocols, spanning tree, VRRP, LACP

Good organization, multitasking and communication skills

Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Outlook, Excel

Understanding of network procedures, environmental and safety management in a DC environment

Responsibilities:

Physical hardware swaps: (Fabric and Backbone)

1. Optical transceiver swaps / Circuit diagnosis
2. Line card swap
3. TOR Replacement
4. Work with vendors for RMA's
5. Must be able to lift 50lbs

Asset Management

Tools and Ticket management

Build relationships with partner teams within the DC

Ability to review hardware logs, isolate and identify root cause

Remote link troubleshooting

Ability to mentor and guide L1 resources