Network / Data Engineer Job Description
Network / data engineer
provides network & Security system design including voice over IP technologies, hardware installation and configuration; network monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation, and support.
Network / Data Engineer Duties & Responsibilities
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Monitor and respond to any/all network incidents, tickets or service requests
Interface frequently with cross discipline support teams
Monitor and respond to any/all network incidents, tickets, and/or service requests
The successful candidate will have a good mix of people management and technical expertise in telecoms and comfortable dealing with long term projects operational issues
Provides second- and third-level problem resolution for local and wide area (LAN/WAN) enterprise network and performs analysis of fault and problem management information
Applies tactical and strategic approaches to design and new product introduction
Participate in daily NMS Agile team grooming, standups, and retrospectives sessions
Substantial focus on Automation within the NMS tools space
Hands-on day-to-day support and management of existing NMS solutions
Requirements gathering and follow full life cycle of the new solutions per requirements
Network / Data Engineer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Network / Data Engineer
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, CCDA, WAN, LAN, CCP, GCP, AWS
Education for Network / Data Engineer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the network / data engineer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Technical, Education, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Computer Engineering, Design, Systems Engineering
Skills for Network / Data Engineer
Desired skills for network / data engineer include:
Optical
Packet
Wireless network technologies
Data communications
Local area network design/configuration
Routing design/configuration
Troubleshooting level 3 issues and the use of network management tools
Advanced Network technologies technologies of the future
Any other SBC
Cisco CUBE
Desired experience for network / data engineer includes:
Interest in Broad Telecoms, IT and Technology
0 to 2 year working experience
Detailed knowledge of wide area and local networks, hardware and software
Demonstrated initiative to build relationships both internally and externally with minimal supervision/direction from management
OMust have network “hands on” technical experience (LAN/WAN)
OExperience with Nortel/Avaya Networks Ethernet Routing Switches, 8000 series chassis, 5500 and 5600 series stackables
Network / Data Engineer Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a network / data engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for network / data engineer
- Troubleshoot reported issues which include application performance, congested bandwidth and the inability to gain access to the network -Participate on smaller team assigned to projects
- Assist with the design, engineering, installation and maintenance of the disciplines mentioned earlier
- Evaluate existing design, new technologies and provide technical recommendations
- Create and update existing documentation for work performed
- Effectively communicate with project managers, direct management/team members and team members from other groups either via email, IM or face-to-face interactions
- Responsible for overseeing installation, modification, testing and servicing of data/network communications equipment
- Oversees hardware and software moves, adds and changes
- Responds to all trouble reports related to the network-computing infrastructure
- Responsible for coordinating modification, repair and preventative maintenance of network-computing infrastructure by contacting appropriate vendor(s)
- Participates in an on-call rotation to support datacenter network environments
Qualifications for network / data engineer
- DDOS experience is preferred
- Proven experience managing various large-scale enterprise network topologies including LAN, WAN, Wireless, and Transport
- Must be able to troubleshoot complex network security and routing issues in a large multi-vendor environment
- TLC Expect
- REST API interaction
- Cisco Programmability and EEM scripting
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a network / data engineer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for network / data engineer
- Remote Hands – Server Reboots, power cycling equipment, and replacing equipment
- Escorts – Provide escorts for clients, vendors, and contractors to various onsite locations
- Rack/Stack/Configure hardware
- Ensure physical security of data centre, building, and occupants by maintaining site security protocols, badging requirements and data protection procedures
- Provide general cleaning of the data hall environment as needed on a regular basis
- Complete and document daily walk log of physical DC inspections for general health, power, cooling, hazards
- Remain informed and up-to-date on the policies and procedures in the Service Now knowledge base
- Over-time work is required based on the needs of the business
- Working with clients, on-site and/or remote, as part of a team
- Providing technical support for market data platforms and networks
Qualifications for network / data engineer
- At least 1 year of programming or at least 1 year of scripting experience related to network projects
- At least 1 year of process automation experience
- At least 1 year of experience with supporting Linux servers
- At least 1 year experience in Network Operations or 1 year experience in Network Engineering
- 2 years of programming or scripting experience related to network projects
- 1 year of process automation experience
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of network / data engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for network / data engineer
- Implement scalable and reliable network solutions working with other team members and neighboring engineering groups
- Develop integrated solutions through collaboration and proactive communication with the Infrastructure team
- Participate in the team's on-call rotation
- Responsible for Data Center and Enterprise Networking support
- Experiencing coding network automation and/or remediation
- Github with python coding examples
- Expert level networking certifications or experience
- Lead teams of multiple telecommunications engineers in developing implementation plans for large, complex telecommunications projects
- Primary responsibility supporting, designing and implementing technology for large enterprise network infrastructure across 3 datacenters
- Implement business and customer requirements into solid and stable network infrastructure solutions
Qualifications for network / data engineer
- Core expertise to include design concepts, IT analysis/analytical thinking, innovation management, enterprise perspective and process knowledge
- Experience in SAN switches, storage arrays, load balancers(ACE ) and WAN optimization appliances is a plus
- Minimum 5 years hands-on experience configuring routers, switches and related network equipment
- Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting in a complex large-scale network environment well-versed in network configuration
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers is required, experience initiating, driving and managing in-event conference calls
- Minimum of 4 years experience in data networking and telecommunications, including working knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4)
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Our growing company is hiring for a network / data engineer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for network / data engineer
- Perform packet capture and analysis to baseline network performance and/or troubleshoot performance issues
- Responsible for critical response for all related areas
- Must have the clear ability to translate business requirements into creditable, high quality and resilient designs based upon the firm’s roadmaps and standards
- The Network Engineer conducts technology assessments
- Plays a key role in project delivery lifecycle management focusing on creating Detailed Implementation Plans for all design, Test and Accept criteria, Back-Out and Validation plans and procedures
- The Data Network Engineer supports initiatives as they transition between design, implementation and operations
- Role performs Q/A function prior to every implementation project
- At times, the candidate may take part in service and business management activities related to budgeting, RFI/RFP, service planning
- Must have extensive knowledge and experience using (both reactively and productive) advanced tooling
- Application experience with an innovation “mind-set” and how it impacts how engineering work gets done is important
Qualifications for network / data engineer
- Ability to work nights and weekends during designated time periods
- Proficiency with EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5-10 years information technology experience which should include at least 4-6 years telecom/networking experience in fast-paced environment
- Hands-on experience with multiple network-computing hardware components including routers, switches, firewalls, load-balancers
- Working knowledge of network routing protocols
- Experience with desktop operating systems and server environments desirable
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a network / data engineer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for network / data engineer
- Suggest appropriate options and recommend a chosen solution, including associated tasks (test strategies, etc) which meet GT operational principles, attending conference calls regarding project work requests directly with the client and other Vendors and to provide technical support and technical assistance and guidance for the work request
- Produce technical and supporting documentation to a standard that will achieve sign-off from all necessary parties including input into test plans ,unit test infrastructure and also developing acceptance into service documentation
- To configure infrastructure and own project requests involving Data, network / configuration (including DNS, DHCP) from inception to implementation and handover to the operational teams
- Support disposal and de-commissioning of equipment
- Conducting stress, integration and quality tests
- Producing or updating network diagrams and documentation
- Providing status updates and reports
- Creating a bill of materials (BOM) for the RBS Project Manager to order required hardware/software
- Carrying out technical assessment of changes
- Carrying out impact analysis and risk assessment
Qualifications for network / data engineer
- Intermediate PC skills with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize
- Ability to take initiative to ensure tasks are completed
- Refrain from disclosing confidential customer names to nonaffiliated personnel
- Read, interpret, and follow specific written and verbal instructions