DC Network Engineer L2

TechDigital Group; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United States seeks an experienced IT support specialist to manage fiber optic hardware and provide essential support within data centers. Candidates should have over 4 years of IT experience, familiarity with network principles, and the ability to mentor junior team members. Strong communication skills and knowledge of CLI and Microsoft Office are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT related experience required.
• Good understanding of OSI layer and network principles.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl).

Responsibilities

• Perform physical hardware swaps and circuit diagnosis.
• Manage vendor relationships for RMA's.
• Troubleshoot remote link issues.

Skills

Fiber optic experience

Knowledge of IP based networking

A+/Network+ level knowledge

Linux based systems

Communication skills

Tools

CLI knowledge

Microsoft Office Tools

Job description

Key Skills

• Experience working with Fiber optic.
• Experience in RJ45 and other connectors
• Experience with switch directories

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 the 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)
• Optical transceiver swaps / Circuit diagnosis
• Line card swap
• TOR Replacement
• Work with vendors for RMA's
• 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