Network Engineer

Mindlance; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm is seeking a Network Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves working closely with the Data Center Networking Services team to build and implement advanced network fabrics. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), and hands-on experience with data center architecture. Knowledge of scripting languages like Python is required, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a 12+ month contract with potential for hire.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex LAN and WAN architectures.
• Hands-on experience designing and deploying network solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement next generation data center network fabric.
• Partner with key representatives to obtain application migration requirements.
• Communicate scheduled network changes from legacy to new design.

Skills

Routing knowledge – OSPF, BGP

Switching knowledge - Layer 2 expertise

Scripting languages - Python, Expect, TCL

Strong organization and communication skills

Experience in large enterprise environment

Knowledge of data center network architecture

Education

CCNP/CCIE certification

Job description

Mindlance is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers in the Life Sciences, IT, and Financial Services sectors, feel free to check us out at http://www.mindlance.com.

One of our Fortune 500 clients working in the Financial Services Domain is recruiting for Network Engineer to add to their team for the location Phoenix, AZ - 85044. The duration of the assignment is expected to be 12+ months (contract to hire). After reviewing your resume I think your skills and experience could be a great fit for this job opportunity.

Below are some key highlights of the position. I will be happy to fix a time (at your convenience) to discuss the job in detail. Feel free to provide me with the appropriate contact number along with the best time for me to call you.

Job Description

Hiring Manager’s Notes:

• This is a very focused rek, both headcounts will work on a specific project\task
• The objective is to implement two Spine and Leaf Architecture for the Data Center
• Manager thinks that there may not be many candidates who may have had this experience but this is a unique opportunity
• If the candidates do have even one project with S & L experience, he will definitely consider them
• Tech Stack: refer to original JD, they should be very conversant with pgp, vxLAN etc and other technologies mentioned in JD
• Equipment has already been bought for the S&L architecture and they need to hire someone quick to execute
• Besides, they should be able to connect and configure – metrics tools and production tools( deployment)
• Nice to have certificates
• 2 positions

What you’ll do:

• The Network Engineer will work closely with the Data Center Networking Services team to build and implement the company’s next generation data center network fabric.
• The selected individual will partner with key technology and business representatives, obtaining application migration requirements and effectively communicating scheduled network changes from the legacy topology to the new fabric design.

Qualifications

What you have:

• 5 + years of experience
• Routing knowledge – OSPF, BGP
• Switching knowledge - Layer 2 expertise, including Spanning-Tree
• Scripting languages - knowledge with scripting languages, such as Python, Expect and TCL
• Strong organization, documentation and communication skills; ability to effectively hand-off operational support of the new fabric to others
• Ability to gather requirements, analyze alternatives, provide cost analysis, test options, configure devices and recommend, document and communicate highly technical solutions
• Experience working in a large enterprise environment with a keen focus around security, availability, resiliency and performance
• Experience building, implementing and troubleshooting complex LAN and WAN architectures
• Knowledge of data center network architecture and design concepts
• CCNP/CCIE certification preferred
• Hands-on experience designing, building, testing and deploying large-scale network solutions
• Experience with Cisco VLAN/BGP/EVPN is a plus

Additional Information

If you or anyone from your network is open for such roles; do contact me on 732-979-2275 or send updated resume on gurupreets@mindlance(dot)com