Network Engineer at TEKsystems

Description

Sun Corridor Network (SCN), is one of Arizona’s foremost Research and Education Network. Formed as a collaboration between Arizona’s public universities our mission is to advance connectivity, research, and education at gigabit speeds for all Arizonans. The SCN is at the forefront of advancing innovative technologies to address Arizona's most pressing needs, including educators, researchers, and society. These challenges include digital inclusion, science instruction & engagement, research data transit, cloud computing, and regional-scale innovation. Embedded within Arizona State University’s Enterprise Technology division we act in concert with the technology experts from all three state Universities.

ASU, the largest state university and recognized for the last 7 years by US News & World Report as the most innovative university, is committed to maintaining the most dynamic and productive learning experience in higher education. Enterprise Technology (ET) is at the forefront of developing IT platforms and tools that add value to the student experience.

The ideal SCN R&E Network Engineer will have a proven track record of technical leadership and success in designing, evaluating, and implementing backbone and last-mile networks for residential, small business, multi-dwelling units, and others, from conception to resolution. Our Network Engineers must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of network engineering, concepts, and best practices, with operational experience in supporting a medium to large-scale service provider (SP)network. As a technical leader, Network Engineers manage diverse stakeholder relationships (with both internal members and external vendors) as SCN continues developing new services and delivering cutting-edge technologies to our members. An interest in working with new technologies and pushing the envelope on existing technology is a must.

As with everyone in the Enterprise Technology family, our intentional focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as well as culture and communications are core responsibilities in this role. With an increased emphasis on authenticity, compassion, and inclusivity, this position strives to embody and advance our Enterprise Technology Positive Core

Essential Duties

On the job, SCN Network Engineers perform the following primary job duties:

Works closely with members of the Sun Corridor team and strategic partners to identify needs, design technology solutions to address those needs, and deliver projects utilizing a mix of different manufacturer and developer products, while remaining conscious of the financial constraints of publicly funded institutions of varying sizes.

Apply strong hands-on skills with essential infrastructure components, including Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Application servers, and copper and fiber optic networking mediums and devices.

Apply strong hands-on skills in essential infrastructure management protocols, including iBGP, eBGP, OSPF, OSPFv3,IPv6, MPLS, and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) connectivity types.

Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical network problems and unintended consequences of technology solutions that might compromise the integrity of SCN deployed technologies in the last mile, aggregation, backbone, and core layers.

Perform big data analysis and visualization to provide new business insights to improve the customer experience.

Participate in the planning, testing, and integration phases of various projects to upgrade, redesign, and integrate new and existing services.

Utilize various software tools to proactively identify, investigate, and resolve anomalies with various key performance indicators (KPIs), log messages, data flows, and packets.

Work closely with NOC and technical team regarding site deployments, performance, and optimization.

Adaptability in rapidly acquiring an understanding of emerging infrastructure technologies as new solutions become available.

Applying strong and professional communication skills to interact with and relate to non-technical users, highly technical users, and business administrators from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Culturally cognizant and aware of, and able to interact with, the variety of Tribal, minority, unserved, and underserved communities that SCN is/will be supporting.

Take responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms --collaborating across our teams as well as participating in ET/ASU events and programs. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. Advances our Enterprise Technology Affirmative Pledge.

Skills

Network engineering, Firewall, Router, Ccna, Cisco routers, mpos, Wan, Cisco switches

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or related field AND five years’ of related experience, which includes three years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Working experience in similar positions for an ISP.

Experience working with Operational Support Systems and Business Support Systems, APIs, and AAA systems.

Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.

Experience leading by example in communicating, participating, and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.

Ability to identify creative solutions to challenges presented to successfully build a network across multiple jurisdiction sand varying policy guidelines and restrictions.

Ability to model empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence.

Creativity in problem-solving and solution development.

Ability to understand and respectfully engage the vast cultural diversity of Arizona.

Experience hiring in a values-led organization, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive.

Working Environment

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of being stationary and moving between office spaces.

Position requires the use of computer (desktop and/or laptop, keyboard, mouse).

Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities.

Ability to clearly communicate and use a diversity of technologies to communicate with the broader team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

� Medical, dental & vision

� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

� Short and long-term disability

� Health Spending Account (HSA)

� Transportation benefits

� Employee Assistance Program

� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 2025.

About TEKsystems:

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.