Network Engineer (Onsite)

Company: PRI Global
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

Network Engineer
Description:We are looking for a seasoned network engineer with good VMware, MS Windows Server, along with DNS/AD/DHCP knowledge to help design, implement, and maintain our lab. An idea candidate would include Linux, storage, and Python knowledge. The lab consists of the Technology company mid-tier Servers and Storage portfolios. The network provides any to any connectivity for any device-to-device test flexibility.
Day to Day:-Network Engineer-Maintaining resources (switches, cabling, device connectivity)Help resolve Spine-Leaf network issuesProvide AD/DNS/DHCP support-System Engineering-Install and configure ESXi hosts and VMsInstall MS Windows servers on virtual or physical hostsSupport HCI infrastructureResearch and communicate technologies that may enhance the test environment-Test Engineer-Provide validation testing on server and storage solutions-Security-Adhere to lab focused security practices and procedures
Must Haves:-IP switching and fabric design in a spine and leaf topology to include BGP and VXLAN-CCNA level experience or desire to gain experience-Working knowledge of MS AD/DNS/DHCP-Familiar with VMWre Hypervisor frameworks (vSphere, vSAN, NSX HA)-Comfortable with upgrading firmware-Comfortable with MS Windows Server installation, upgrading and configuration-HCI Server (VxRail) management-Desire to learn
Good Candidate:A good candidate would have a fundamental understanding of networking and a desire to learn various networking technologies. The candidate needs to be able to work independently no only with the network, but building servers, installing software, and resolving various computer and storage related issues.
Great Candidate:A great candidate would be someone that is highly knowledgeable with Spine-Leaf network architectures, understands BGP, EVPN, and software defined networks based on VXLAN. The candidate would understand server technologies to include Operating System installation, management, and maintenance. Someone that likes to learn about technologies, how to integrate technologies, and who want to optimizing system performance.
Selling Points: The candidate would be a team member of our worldwide team. Most team member started as contract employees
Team: There are 9 team member, 3 of the team reside in the US near the datacenterEnvironment: The location is a large data center. Most of the data center used for computer lab. Our computer lab consists of a few rows of equipment
Location: Onsite - 4121 Surles Court, Durham, NC 27703Duration: 12 months with potential for extensionHours: M-F weighted towards morning hours - flexible
MUST INCLUDE ON TOP OF EACH RESUME SUBMISSION:Network Test Engineer Skillset - Provide both Self-Rating (0-10, 10 highest) and Short Description in support of Self-Rating for the below:MS AD/DNS/DHCPIP switching and fabric designSpine-Leaf network architectures (CCNA is a plus): BGP, EVPN, VXLANMicrosoft Windows ServerLinux OS FlavorsVXLANServer/Storage/Networking Switch Operating System, Firmware, Driver installation, management, and maintenanceLab Security practicesTesting Server and Storage solutions in virtualized and physical environmentsPython, Ansible
Technology company Technologies Skillset - Provide both Self-Rating (0-10, 10 highest) and Short Description in support of Self-Rating for the below:PowerEdgeTechnology company Networking SwitchesTechnology company StorageTechnology company Systems Management SoftwareTechnology company HCI and SDS (VxRail, ASHCI, PowerFlex)
VMware Technology Skillset - Provide both Self-Rating (0-10, 10 highest) and Short Description in support of Self-Rating for the below:vSphere, vCenterVSANNSX

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