Datacenter Network Engineer

About
Us

OpenSky is a rapidly growing Professional Services
organization that operates on the premise that highly skilled,
smart, experienced, and energetic people are the catalyst of any
successful enterprise. Our focus lies in delivering information
technology (IT) services centered on infrastructure, security and
compliance requirements within our clients environment. OpenSkys
proven consulting engagement methodology ensures timely delivery of
critical technology initiatives. We offer uniquely objective
solutions to our clients by providing a vendor-neutral response to
complex hardware and software decisions. Our resultant response and
delivery relies on qualified consultants that adhere to a
project-based approach on every
engagement.

At OpenSky we have a
passion for partnering with our customers on their most complex
information technology projects. We encourage a spirit of
collaboration and open communication with our customers, partners,
consultants, and internal teams. Our values include
customer-focused, excellence, teamwork, open communication, and a
sense of urgency in everything we do.
Our most recent accolades include:

Winner 2011 Marcum
Tech Top 40,
FOX/CT 2011 Best Place to Work
Ranked # 7 in CRNs 2011 Fastest Growth Companies

About The
Opportunity

This Datacenter
Network Engineers role is to ensure best practices and
methodologies are applied to design, deployment and operations of
datacenter networks. Providing technical guidance and leadership to
team and ensure project timelines are being met.*

Responsibilities
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• Design and deploy Datacenter networks utilizing industry best
  practices and Cisco hardware to include: Cisco enterprise level L3
  switching and Nexus 7K/5K/2K platforms.


• Design and deploy
  managed LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including routers,
  switches, firewalls and other hardware.


• Monitor network
  performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed.


• Oversee/perform
  installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of
  customer managed hardware, software, and peripheral
  devices.


• Conduct research on
  network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain
  abreast of developments in the networking industry.


• Oversee/perform new
  and existing equipment, hardware, and software
  upgrades.


• Leadership for 2-3
  person engineering team.

Requirements
Related degree in computer science or electrical engineering and/or
seven to ten years equivalent network engineering
experience.
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• Design and deploy datacenter
  network in accordance with industry best
  practices.


• Nexus 7K/5K/2K experience is
  required.


• UCS experience
  required.


• Certifications in CCNP, CCIE
  R&S and/or Storage preferred.


• Strong knowledge IP communication
  and routing is required (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP). Experience with
  inter-company routing is
  preferred.


• Experience logical design models
  (L2/L3, VPC, VDC, Datacenter Zones, Spanning tree, VTP, VLANs,
  physical cabling)


• Working technical knowledge of
  network control protocols (QOS, PoE, NTP, DHCP), network management
  protocols (CDP, FTP, TFTP, SNMP) and security protocols (SSH,
  HTTPS, AAA, IPSec).


• Strong knowledge IP
  communication and routing is required (OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
  Experience with inter-company routing is
  preferred.


• Able to conduct research into
  networking issues and products as
  required.


• Ability to present ideas in
  user-friendly language.


• Highly self-motivated and
  directed, with keen attention to
  detail.


• Proven analytical and
  problem-solving abilities.


• Able to effectively prioritize
  tasks in a high-pressure
  environment.


• Strong customer service
  orientation.


• Experience working in a
  team-oriented, collaborative
  environment.


• 50% Travel
  required.

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OpenSky is an EEO/AA
Employer

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Country: USA, State: Arizona, City: Phoenix, Company: OpenSky Corporation.