Network Engineer

Zentek Infosoft Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national recruiting company is seeking a candidate for network monitoring and fault mitigation. Responsibilities include monitoring network data, investigating alarms, and collaborating with internal teams. Candidates should have strong knowledge of networking essentials and server technologies, along with a degree in Computer Science or equivalent. This role is ideal for someone ready to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of networking essentials.
• Experience with server technologies: CentOS Linux, puppet, scripting in python, perl, ruby and shell.
• Experience with network technologies: switching, routing and load balancing, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, LACP.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive fault mitigation through intensive monitoring of network data.
• Monitor network operations, investigate reported alarms and resolve service impacts.
• Contribute to development and improvement of operational procedures.

Skills

Networking essentials

Server technologies (CentOS Linux, puppet)

Scripting (python, perl, ruby, shell)

Network technologies (switching, routing, load balancing)

Monitoring technologies (nagios, collectd, graphite)

Analytical abilities

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Zentek Infosoft Inc. is a national recruiting company which partners with many of the leading employers in the Life Sciences, IT, and Financial Services sectors.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing proactive fault mitigation through intensive monitoring of network data, monitoring network operations, investigating reported alarms and resolving service impacts as they occur.

• Provide proactive fault mitigation through intensive monitoring of network data
• Monitor network operations, investigate reported alarms and resolve service impacts as they occur
• Handle events and work closely with vendors, internal engineering team and data center operations to resolve service issues
• Contribute to development and improvement of operational procedures and documentation
• Focus on continuous improvement of operational policies, practices and tools
• Build and enhance monitoring system
• Participate in on-call duties in a high growth startup environment

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of networking essentials
• Experience with server technologies: CentOS Linux, puppet, scripting in python, perl, ruby and shell
• Experience with network technologies: switching, routing and load balancing, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, LACP
• Familiarity with specific vendors: F5 and/or A10 load balancing, Brocade and Arista switching, and Juniper MX routing platforms
• Experience with monitoring technologies: nagios, collectd, graphite
• Strong analytical abilities and problem solving experience
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Information Systems and/or equivalent related experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.