Location: Dearborn, Michigan
Infrastructure Engineer #1060857 (CNA Network Operations Team)
Team Function: The Network Operations (NetOps) team operates, maintains, and troubleshoots our global network infrastructure, connecting data centers, network hubs, manufacturing plants, offices, hosting services, and cloud environments.
Skills Required
Skills Preferred
- Network Operations & Support
- Provide Level 3 incident, change, and configuration management to restore services and maintain network performance.
- Offer on‑call and escalation‑level support for manufacturing networks, data centers, communication hubs, and global sites.
- Partner with engineering, planning, client, manufacturing IT, and site IT teams on upgrades and integrations.
- Technical Implementations
- Install, configure, upgrade, and troubleshoot Cisco hardware/software (including routers, switches, ROMMON, DNA Center, and Wireless Controllers/APs).
- Manage routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, OMP, LISP) and Layer 2/3 configurations (VLANs, Ether‑Channel, trunking).
- Support advanced network technologies, including Software‑Defined Networking (ACI, SD‑Access, SD‑WAN) and others.
- Automation & Diagnostics
- Automate manual tasks using scripting.
- Assist engineers with API development and tools integration to maintain infrastructure.
- Perform deep‑dive diagnostics using packet captures and system logs.
- Service Management
- Document all activities in the ticketing system, manage vendor partners, and communicate progress directly with customers.
- Track and maintain Network Operations Center (NOC) metrics and KPIs.
- Lead and support creation of support documentation and knowledge articles.
- Support and upskill Level 1 and Level 2 team members.
Experience Required
- 5+ years of experience in change and incident management, specifically within a NOC environment.
- Deep functional understanding of infrastructure architecture (network, storage, hosting) and Cisco‑related routing, switching, and voice/data systems.
- Proven track record in global IT delivery, project management, and team building/staff management.
- Excellent analytical problem‑solving skills, strong multitasking abilities, and exceptional written and oral communication skills (comfortable presenting to all levels of management).
Experience Preferred
- Experience developing and managing APIs.
- Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
- CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent).
- ITIL (or equivalent).
Education Required
Benefits
- Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
- Vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
- Long Term Disability (100% paid)
- Life Insurance (100% paid)
- 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar‑for‑dollar match