Network Engineer (Austin) at Oracle

Job DescriptionJob Locations available:Nashville, TN Denver, CO Austin, TX We are seeking skilled and proactive engineers with 3-5 years of experience to join our Global Network Operations Center (GNOC) team. The GNOC is our front-line for addressing physical network issues and operates 24x7x365 to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our physical network infrastructure. The team is responsible for performing data collection, triage, technical analysis, incident mitigation, and redirection as necessary to maintain and optimize operations for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).Our primary objectives are:Ensure maximum possible service availability and performanceDeliver premier customer serviceProvide comprehensive support to our Engineering and other Operational and technical teams These objectives translate into a broad and dynamic scope of responsibilities for the GNOC team. Engineers will have the capability to centrally manage OCIs networks and implement automated solutions to address common operational challenges efficiently.RESPONSIBILITIES: NETWORK OPERATIONSFault handling on incident tickets. provide break-fix support and escalation for event remediation, including leading root cause analysis (RCA) effortsWork closely with shift lead to ensure tickets are handled in a timely mannerUsing existing procedures and tooling, develop and safely complete network changesMentor junior engineers as neededParticipate in operational rotations providing break-fix supportPossess analytical skills in resolving network issues with advanced troubleshooting and coordination with onsite support teams and vendorsIdentifying actionable incidents using a monitoring system, strong analytical problem-solving skills to mitigate network events/incidents, and following up on routine root cause analysis (RCA), coordinating with support teams and vendorsJoin major events/incidents calls, use technical and analytical skills to resolve network issues that impact Oracle customer/service, coordinate with SMEs, and provide RCA documentFault handling and escalation (identifying and responding to faults on OCIs systems and networks, collaborating closely with 3rd party suppliers, handling escalation through to resolution)Experience with Incident Response plans and strategies in cloud computing environmentsHave worked with large enterprise network infrastructure and cloud computing environments, supporting 24/7 and willing to work in rotational shifts in a network operations roleProvide on-call support services as needed, job duties are varied and complex, needing independent judgment AUTOMATIONS/SCRIPTING The role includes collaborating with networking automation services to integrate support tooling and frequently developing scripts to automate routine tasksPreference for individuals with experience in scripting and network automation - Python, Puppet, SQL, and/or AnsibleYou will use automation to complete work and develop scripts for routine tasks PROJECT MANAGEMENT Ability to act in a project lead role as needed TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: NETWORKING Experience working in a large ISP or cloud provider environmentExposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom/Mellanox)Protocol experience with BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLSExperience with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and SSLExperience supporting network technologies, especially Juniper, Cisco, Arista, firewalls, and switchesStrong analytical skills and ability to collate and interpret data from various sourcesAbility to diagnose network alerts to assess and prioritize faults and respond or escalate accordinglyCisco and Juniper certifications are desired SOFT SKILLS: Highly motivated and self-starterBachelors degree is preferred with at least 3-5 years of network-related experienceStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent time management and organization skillsComfortable and able to deal with a wide range of issues in a fast-paced environmentExcellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills QualificationsCareer Level - IC3About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrows technology to tackle todays challenges. 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