Network Engineer (W2 Position) at Megan soft Inc

Role: Network Engineer (W2 Position) Location: Dearborn MI Hybrid (4 days in office) Duration: 12 Months Experience: 6 Years Position Description: Lead design and implementation planning for Data Center LAN projects: Communicate with various Server Hosting Mainframe and Storage teams to understand network connectivity requirements; encourage compliance with Data Center standards Design network (logical physical) according to approved standards; consult with Network Engineering team as appropriate if customer requirements dont align with standards Arrange space and power with Data Center Facilities team o Maintain bill-of-materials; order network hardware and cabling following purchasing process/policies; approve payment of invoices Plan changes to network configurations in accordance with standards and following change control process/policy; plan associated DNS configuration changes Coordinate hardware cabling and configuration tasks with Network Operations Create logical network drawings and change control documents Attend change control meetings to present project information and resolve implementation issues Manage project resources/timing and communicate plans to stakeholders Create network design and process documentation in various formats (drawings spreadsheets) Coordinate Network Refresh projects (Cisco L2/L3 and ACI switches) Monitor software updates/bugs/patches (Cisco NXOS and ACI); implement approved code updates Coordinate with Network Engineering to test new network designs hardware code updates etc. Primary Skills Required: Extensive knowledge of Cisco IOS NXOS ACI Extensive knowledge of Cisco L2/L3 switch technologies In depth knowledge of Ethernet switching (1G 10G 40G 100G) Knowledge of basic networking and IP protocols Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Visio Excel and Sharepoint applications Strong project management skills organization skills personal discipline interpersonal relationship skills and communication skills (written and oral) Additional Skills Preferred: Strong process mindset ability to follow and create effective and sustainable processes Design configure and maintain Cisco NCS DWDM optical transport systems (e.g. NCS 2000/4000 series) Develop and document procedures for Cisco NCS DWDM optical network maintenance and repair Perform testing and validation of Cisco NCS DWDM optical technologies in a dedicated lab environment Perform network upgrades expansions and hardware refresh Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis for network switching/routing and optical issues Work with vendors for hardware/software upgrades and issue resolution Ensure compliance with operational standards and security policies High standards for quality; attention to detail Ability to effectively prioritize and manage several projects at the same time Knowledge of SDN technology and hyper-converged infrastructure designs Knowledge of DNS and load-balancing technologies Knowledge of VMWare and emerging cloud and container solutions (ex: OpenShift Virtualization) Knowledge of server storage and mainframe technologies Knowledge of structured cabling best practices Skills Required: Network Engineering Skills Preferred: Project Management Experience Required: Engineer 2 Exp.: Practitioner: 3-5 years in IT (Network) Experience Preferred: Cisco Certifications (CCNA CCNP) Other technical or project management certifications (e.g. RCDD PMI) Education Required: Bachelors Degree Thanks & Regards Azmeera koti Megan Soft Inc. 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr; Suite #337 Livonia MI - 48152. Direct No: 1 E Mail : Website : Linked In ID : Key Skills Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Administration,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1