Information Technology Operations - Network Operations Representative

Expedite Technology Solutions LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions firm is seeking a Network Operations Representative in Seattle, WA. Responsibilities include performing network audits, deploying agents for monitoring, and supporting integration activities. Ideal candidates have expertise in IP networking and scripting skills. This is a full-time onsite role, requiring local presence in the office five days a week, with potential for extension until December 2027.

Qualifications

• Expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching with relevant certifications.
• Hands-on experience with optical transport technologies.
• Ability to automate deployment and configuration of network devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform network audits to evaluate capacity usage and propose improvements.
• Deploy agents to monitor networks and enrich existing data.
• Assist with implementation of workflows and integrations.

Skills

Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching

Experience with 100G/400G Ethernet

Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience in release lifecycle management

Ability to design, deploy, and operate large-scale networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Job description

Information Technology Operations - Network Operations Representative

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Overview

Role responsibilities and requirements below reflect the information provided in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Perform network audits to evaluate capacity usage (bandwidth, space, power, etc.), identify unused devices, and review network trends to propose improvements.
• Deploy agents to monitor networks using production tools and enrich existing data; deploy dashboards to visualize KPIs from audits.
• Support various tasks via internal ticketing systems, including USB tethering scenarios, remote rendering, PoC deployments, and testing alternatives.
• Assist with the implementation of NetGram workflows and automation; coordinate integration activities with other internal tools and systems (e.g., test automation framework, AI/ML pipeline).
• Drive software release management, testing, and validation, including release lifecycle management (node selection, use case definition, reporting, upgrade plans, feature tracking on Cisco Roadmap, and tracking security vulnerabilities).
• Coordinate deployment in validation networks (validation chambers and WLCs) and deployment in the fleet.
• Support design, deployment, and operation of large-scale networks; configure and troubleshoot routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP); work with Optical Transport Networks (OTN).

Qualifications

• Subject matter expertise in IP Networking/Routing & Switching (TCP/IP, IPv4/v6, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS) with relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, JNCIA/JNCIS, RHCSA or equivalent).
• Experience with 100G/400G Ethernet and CWDM/DWDM optical transport technologies; hands-on network configuration and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl, Ansible); familiarity with Linux-based systems; ability to automate deployment and configuration of network devices; version control concepts (internal systems similar to Git) for change management and rollback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to troubleshoot complex issues and perform root-cause analysis; experience working in multi-vendor environments with networking hardware.
• Experience in release lifecycle management, software development practices, and CI/CD.
• Ability to design, deploy, and operate large-scale networks.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

Additional Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Remote/In Office/Hybrid: Onsite 100% in client office, 5 days a week
• Work location: Seattle, WA (local)
• Vaccination mandate: Yes
• Travel: Yes, project expenses covered
• Chances for extension: Potential extension up to Dec 2027
• Job duration: May through Dec 2025 (8 months)

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