Network Engineer III

As a Network Operations Engineer III, you will be a senior member of our network operations team, responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of our complex and mission-critical network infrastructure. This role requires a high level of expertise in networking technologies, a strategic mindset, and the ability to lead initiatives that enhance the overall performance, security, and scalability of our network.
Your responsibilities will span the following functions:
Advanced Network Configuration:
Lead the design and implementation of high-availability, fault-tolerant data center network architectures.
Develop and implement strategies for the continuous improvement of network infrastructure.
Develop and review configuration templates that need to be used in bulk provisioning of network devices in a data center environment.
Network Strategy and Planning:
Contribute to the development of the organization's long-term network strategy.
Lead capacity planning initiatives, forecasting future network requirements, and recommending scalable solutions.
Review HLD and LLD diagrams as part of the solution design requirements and review.
Emerging Technologies:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in networking.
Evaluate and recommend the adoption of new technologies to improve network efficiency and capabilities.
Mentorship and Leadership:
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior network operations engineers.
Lead and participate in knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance the team's overall skill set.
Incident Management and Resolution:
Lead the on-call engineer team and be the L3 escalation point for them for complex incidents and outages.
Develop and implement incident response procedures and playbooks.
Vendor Management:
Collaborate with vendors to evaluate and implement new technologies and solutions.
Manage relationships with key vendors to ensure optimal support and service.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of experience in network operations or a related role.
In-depth knowledge of data center technologies and network routing protocols.
Expert-level knowledge of routing and switching technologies and security principles.
Strong scripting and automation skills, with proficiency in languages like Python, Go, Shell, Ansible, Terraform, or similar.
Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, enterprise-level networks.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Industry certifications such as Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, or equivalent would be an added advantage.
Preferred Skills:
Experience in network routing protocols like BGP, OSPF, etc.
Familiarity with data center technologies like VXLAN, EVPN, etc.
Knowledge of firewall technologies like IDS, IPS, WAF, UTM, NAT, IPsec, etc.
Knowledge of network operating systems like Junos, Cisco IOS/XE/XR, Enterprise SONiC, Cumulus Linux, etc.
Knowledge of network automation and scripting languages like Python, Go, Shell, etc.
Expert-level knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible and Terraform.
Expertise in the complex fundamentals of Linux.
Experience in monitoring tools and frameworks like Telegraf, Grafana, Prometheus, and the ELK stack.
Experience with cloud networking solutions like Microsoft Azure.
Knowledge of open-source virtualization technologies like KVM.
Expertise in advanced network troubleshooting and performance optimization.
Expertise in the implementation and management of load balancing solutions like Nginx, F5 BigIP, etc.
Contributions to open-source networking projects or industry publications.

Experience
7-11 yrs