Sr. Network Engineer

United Data Technologies, Inc.; Virginia; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Data Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to manage a Cisco & Fortinet powered carrier-grade network. The role focuses on provisioning services, maintaining uptime, and providing technical leadership for internal teams and clients.

The candidate will design and support network architectures, administer the provider network, and drive capacity planning. A strong automation and scripting background (Python/Ansible) is required to improve provisioning and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of practical experience substitute required.
• CCNP and Fortinet NSE-4 FortiOS & FortiGate Admin required; RHCE a plus.
• 10+ years' experience with routing protocols and technologies (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, MPLS, QoS, Multicasting) and Layer 2 topology in Metro Ethernet deployments.
• 4+ years' experience with automation tools (Ansible) or coding (Python).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, and support new network architectures in a Cisco & Fortinet environment; lead on new contracts.
• Administer and maintain the service provider network; troubleshoot complex issues and coordinate vendor interaction; serve as escalation point.
• Collaborate with Engineering on capacity planning and growth for the service provider network.
• Write and deploy automation and scripting to improve provisioning and support efficiency.
• Create technical documentation for customers and other departments; lead knowledge transfer and cross-training.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new technologies to management.
• After-hours on-call support rotation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CCNP

Fortinet NSE-4

RHCE

BGP/MPLS

Python/Automation

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/CS or equivalent

Tools

Cisco IOS

FortiOS

MPLS

Job description

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