Hybrid Network Architect/Engineer: Data & DWDM Expert

MCNC, Inc; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MCNC is seeking a Network Architect/Engineer to join the Network Architecture and Management team in Durham. The role supports development of data-network service offerings for NCREN, reporting to the Director of Network Architecture and Management.

A hybrid work arrangement applies, with a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will design and support data networking solutions, participate in proof-of-concept labs, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Has 5+ years of progressive experience in data networking in a service provider environment.
• Has hands-on experience designing data/telecommunications networks and/or developing data network/telecommunications service offerings.
• Possesses outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses outstanding analytical skills.
• Can create detailed reports, diagrams, system documentation, white papers, solution briefs, etc.
• Has significant demonstrable experience with data networking in Internet Service Provider environments.
• Has demonstrable experience with Carrier Ethernet, BGP, IS-IS, EoMPLS, VPLS, MPLS L3 VPN, EVPN, GRE, BGP FlowSpec, etc.
• Has demonstrable experience with carrier class routers and switches (e.g., Cisco ASR 9000, 8000, NCS 540, ASR 920).
• Has demonstrable experience with IOS XR and IOS XE.
• Has demonstrable experience with Linux/Unix.
• Has demonstrable experience with scripting languages with an emphasis on network automation.
• Understands how to engineer solutions within budget and time constraints.
• Completes assignments on time or ahead of schedule.
• Is extremely detail oriented, but sees the big picture.
• Is a strong team player and can also work independently as needed.
• Is comfortable in a dynamic fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Participates or leads in developing data networking/telecommunications service offerings within MCNC’s framework.
• Participates or leads in proof-of-concept labs and related activities.
• Supports NCREN operations by ensuring the quality of network device software and configurations, security posture, and best practices.
• Participates or leads Pre-Sales Engineering activities as required.
• Participates or leads in creating network equipment bills of material.
• Participates or leads in developing network device capital budgets.
• Participates or leads in preparing technical responses to RFIs/RFPs/IFBs and technical requirement sections.
• Represents MCNC at research and education-focused events as required.
• Performs other duties as prescribed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Independent contributor

Driver's license

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

B.S. in electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

IOS XR

IOS XE

Linux/Unix

Scripting languages

Cisco routers/switches

Job description

MCNC is seeking a Network Architect/Engineer to join the Network Architecture and Management team in Durham. The role supports development of data-network service offerings for NCREN, reporting to the Director of Network Architecture and Management.

A hybrid work arrangement applies, with a competitive benefits package and salary commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will design and support data networking solutions, participate in proof-of-concept labs, and contribute to