Network Engineer

Tenarai; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenarai in New Albany, Ohio seeks a seasoned network engineer to architect and deploy data-center scale networks. You will provision fabric switches, backbone routers, and service equipment, ensuring correct parameters and firmware updates across fast-paced deployments.

The role requires hands-on experience with major vendors, strong documentation, and ability to work with operations teams. On-site, 24×7 shifts support enterprise-scale workloads.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations.
• Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco).
• Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments).
• Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments.
• Provision network devices including fabric switches, backbone routers and general service equipment OOB devices and Circuits.
• Configure devices using Client’s tools with appropriate network parameters.
• Perform HPRv3 provisioning for AI compute racks and circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity.

Skills

BGP

IS-IS

MPLS

Juniper / JunOS

Arista / EOS

Cisco / IOS-XR

FBOSS

Data center networking

DWDM / 800G optics

Python automation

Education

CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper)

Optical platform certifications (Ciena, Infinera)

Tools

DCIM tooling

Network management dashboards

Ticketing systems

Job description

Skill Area Requirement Routing & Switching Network Platforms Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS, MPLS (Intermediate to Advanced) Experience with Juniper (JunOS), Arista (EOS), Cisco (IOS-XR), or Meta’s FBOSS (preferred) Data Center Networking Optical Networking Understanding of Clos/spine-leaf architectures, fabric networks, ToR switching Familiarity with DWDM, 800G optics (800ZR+), transponder provisioning Automation/Scripting Ticketing & Tooling Familiarity with Python based automation tools Experience with network management/ticketing systems

Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations
• Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale
• Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco)
• Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments)
• Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure

Certifications

• CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper) (Required)
• Vendor-specific certifications for optical platforms (Ciena, Infinera) (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure deployment environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration with field technicians, operations teams, and engineering
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding
• Problem-solving and escalation judgment

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI certification (RCDD, Installer, Technician) or equivalent
• Experience in hyperscale data-center environments
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Familiarity with DCIM tooling, intake/ticketing systems, and network management dashboards
• Foundational knowledge of network protocols and the OSI model (Layers 1–4)

Shift & Work Model

Location Coverage Pattern Compensation On-site at New Albany, Ohio (Eastern Time). Remote work is not available for this role. 24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of: Day (07:00–15:00 ET) Swing (15:00–23:00 ET) Graveyard (23:00–07:00 ET). 5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week. Shift differentials apply for Swing and Graveyard shifts per company policy.

Core Responsibilities

1. Network Provisioning

• Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments
• Provision network devices including fabric switches, backbone routers and general service equipment OOB devices and Circuits
• Configure devices using Client’s tools with appropriate network parameters
• Perform HPRv3 (High Power Rack) provisioning for AI compute racks
• Execute circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity
• Manage network software updates and upgrades per release schedules
• Support PON (Passive Optical Network) OLT provisioning and activation

2. Activation & Production Readiness

• Transition equipment from provisioned state to activation
• Execute undrain procedures to bring network into production
• Complete Production Readiness checklist sign-off which includes:
  • Logical checks validation
  • Physical quality audit confirmation
• Coordinate with Network Operations for operational handoff
• Support partial activations and L1-zone-by-zone activation approaches during accelerated deployments

3. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting

• Perform logical testing and performance validation post-provisioning
• Execute circuit QA/QC loopback testing in coordination with field teams
• Troubleshoot router/switches’ uplink failures, device provisioning issues, and circuit-level problems
• Identify and elevate design/BOM discrepancies
• Remediate provisioning fallout from pre-integrated rack workflows
• Document and report on deployment blockers via Client’s ticketing system

4. Documentation & Process

• Maintain deployment playbooks for assigned regions
• Update BOM’s with as-built configuration data
• Contribute to runbook development
• Track and report deployment progress via client’s internal dashboard
• Support post-deployment audits and remediation activities