Network Engineer (CCNA)

United Data Technologies, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

United Data Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design and provisioning in a Cisco Fortinet powered carrier-grade network. The role focuses on reliability, uptime, and performance across the service provider environment.

You will mentor internal teams, manage capacity, and drive automation using scripting to improve provisioning and support, while coordinating with vendors and customers.

Qualifikationen

• BS/BA or equivalent practical experience in networking.
• CCNP and Fortinet NSE-4 FortiOS/FortiGate certification required.
• Expertise with routing protocols and Metro Ethernet deployments.

Aufgaben

• Design, build, implement, and support new network architectures in a Cisco/Fortinet environment.
• Administer and maintain the service provider network and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering for capacity planning and growth.
• Develop automation to improve provisioning and support efficiency.
• Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to teams.
• Evaluate new technologies and participate in vendor discussions.
• After-hours on-call support rotation.

Kenntnisse

Network design and architecture

Routing protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP)

Cisco/Fortinet expertise

Automation with Ansible/Python

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

CCNP

Fortinet NSE-4 FortiOS FortiGate

RHCE

Jobbeschreibung

UDT is a technology enabler that helps clients in major industries evaluate, architect, provide, secure, and manage technology on the go, in the rack and in the cloud. UDT provides technical, professional, cyber security and managed services. This is a full-time remote position; however, you must reside in one of the following states: AK , FL, GA, NC, SC, OK, TN, TX, MO, VA Sr. Network Engineer

Summary

The Senior Network Engineer at UDT is an expert at working in a Cisco & Fortinet powered carrier grade network. This role is responsible for provisioning new services for customers and maintaining the service provider network. This role provides technical leadership and support for internal teams and for UDT’s customers. This role is tasked with managing the service provider network, including aspects such as ensuring availability and uptime, measuring performance, and facilitating growth and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, and support new network architectures in a predominantly Cisco & Fortinet environment. Serves as a technical lead on new contracts. Responsible for design standardization that is maintained throughout the team.
• Administer and maintain existing service provider network. Troubleshoot complex customer issues and coordinate third party vendor interaction to ensure prompt and professional resolution. Serve as an escalation point within the team.
• Works with the Engineering team to address capacity issues throughout the network. Assist Engineering leadership on capacity planning and growth for the service provider network.
• Write and deploy automation and scripting to make the service provider group more efficient at service provisioning and service support.
• Create technical documentation for customers and for other departments to share knowledge. Serves as technical consultant to our sales teams. Leads the team through knowledge transfer, cross-training, and documentation in a group setting.
• Assist in researching, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to management for consideration.
• After-hours on-call support rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required. Applicable experience may be considered as a substitute such as 10+ years of technical experience working in a carrier grade MSP network.
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) is required. Fortinet NSE-4 FortiOS & FortiGate Administrator are required. RHCE is a plus.
• A strong candidate must have 10+ years’ experience working with various routing protocols and technologies such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QOS, Multicasting and working in switched environments with strong understanding of layer 2 networks and topologies as it relates to design in Metro Ethernet deployments.
• A strong candidate will also have 4+ years’ experience working with automation tools like ansible or using code to run scripts (Python).

What UDT offers you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the organization. UDT’s Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage as of the 1st of the month, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, 401(k) plan with company match, 7 annual holidays and unlimited paid time off.

Join us and be part of an inclusive, energizing, and collaborative environment. UDT is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to workforce diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and pre-employment drug screen. UDT is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status