Infrastructure Systems Administrator

NOKIA; New Providence (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 40%

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Nokia of America Corporation is seeking an Infrastructure Systems Administrator to maintain core network infrastructure, configure Nokia optical network hardware, and manage automation applications. The role involves scripting deployments and supporting development and testing of network software.

Remote work up to 40% may be permitted; candidates should have a strong background in Linux/Windows servers, containerized simulations, and enterprise key management.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years of experience with OSPF, BGP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, and OTN.
• Requires 2+ years of experience monitoring containerized large-scale network simulations.
• Requires 2+ years of experience monitoring L2/L3 networks across multiple locations.
• Requires 2+ years of experience using IPsec and VPNs to secure communications.
• Requires 2+ years of experience maintaining Linux and Windows servers.
• Requires 2+ years of scriptingDeployments using Python and Bash.
• Requires 2+ years of using VMware ESXi and Proxmox to manage VMs.
• Requires 2+ years of managing symmetric key lifecycle in an enterprise KM system.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and configure core network infrastructure.
• Set up Nokia optical network shelves and hardware.
• Manage, configure, and install Nokia optical network automation applications.
• Script and automate deployments.
• Manage file systems, storage arrays, and servers.
• Troubleshoot network issues.
• Assist development team with testing of network embedded software.
• Test containerized simulations for optical network products.
• Manage symmetric key lifecycle.

Skills

Networking protocols

Containerized simulations

L2/L3 networks

IPsec/VPNs

Linux/Windows servers

Python/Bash scripting

VMware ESXi

Proxmox

Symmetric key lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Nokia optical network software

Nokia automation applications

Job description

Nokia of America Corporation, Infrastructure Systems Administrator (Multiple Positions), Murray Hill, NJ.

• Maintain and configure core network infrastructure.
• Set up Nokia optical network shelves and hardware.
• Manage, configure, and install Nokia optical network automation applications.
• Script and automate deployments.
• Manage file systems, storage arrays, and servers.
• Troubleshoot network issues.
• Assist Nokia's development team with testing of network embedded software.
• Test containerized simulations for optical network products.
• Manage symmetric key lifecycle.
• Provide measurable input into new products, processes, standards or operational plans in support of business strategies.
• Analyze, develop, and implement concepts and solutions as a subject matter expert.

Telecommuting from a location within commuting distance of Murray Hill, NJ may be permitted up to 40%. #LI-DNI

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Systems and Networks, or a related field, and 5 years of post-baccalaureate, progressive, related work experience. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, Telecommunications Systems and Networks, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience.

• Must have 2 years of experience using networking protocols, including OSPF (Open Shortest Path First), BGP (Border Gateway Protocol), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), or OTN (Optical Transport Network);
• Must have 2 years of experience monitoring containerized large scale network simulation;
• Must have 2 years of experience monitoring L2 and L3 (Layer 2 and Layer 3) and VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) networks across different physical locations;
• Must have 2 years of experience using IPsec (Internet Protocol Security) and VPNs (Virtual Private Network) to secure network communications;
• Must have 2 years of experience maintaining Linux and Windows servers;
• Must have 2 years of experience scripting and automating deployments using Python and Bash;
• Must have 2 years of experience using VMware ESXi (Elastic Sky X Integrated) and Proxmox to manage virtual machines; and
• Must have 2 years of experience managing symmetric key lifecycle, including generation, encryption, and rotation, within an enterprise key management system.

Telecommuting from a location within commuting distance of Murray Hill, NJ may be permitted up to 40%.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

If offered employment, must have legal right to work in the U.S. EOE. Nokia of America Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package: https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/united-states/

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