Network Engineer

Role: Network Provisioning Engineer

Location: Albany, OH (Onsite)

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills :-

Skill Area Requirement Routing & Switching Network Platforms Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS, MPLS (Intermediate to Advanced) Experience with Juniper (JunOS), Arista (EOS), Cisco (IOS-XR), or Meta’s FBOSS (preferred) Data Center Networking Optical Networking Understanding of Clos/spine-leaf architectures, fabric networks, ToR switching Familiarity with DWDM, 800G optics (800ZR+), transponder provisioning Automation/Scripting Ticketing & Tooling Familiarity with Python based automation tools Experience with network management/ticketing systems Experience • 3–7 years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations • Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale • Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco) • Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments) • Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure Certifications • CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper) (Required) • Vendor-specific certifications for optical platforms (Ciena, Infinera) (Preferred) Soft Skills • Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure deployment environments • Strong documentation and communication skills • Cross-functional collaboration with field technicians, operations teams, and engineering • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding • Problem-solving and escalation judgment Preferred Qualifications • BICSI certification (RCDD, Installer, Technician) or equivalent • Experience in hyperscale data-center environments • OSHA 10/30 certification • Familiarity with DCIM tooling, intake/ticketing systems, and network management dashboards • Foundational knowledge of network protocols and the OSI model (Layers 1–4) Shift & Work Model Location Coverage Pattern Compensation On-site at New Albany, Ohio (Eastern Time). Remote work is not available for this role. 24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of: Day (07:00–15:00 ET) · Swing (15:00–23:00 ET) · Graveyard (23:00–07:00 ET). 5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week. Shift differentials apply for Swing and Graveyard shifts per company policy. Core Responsibilities 1. Network Provisioning • Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments • Provision network devices including fabric switches, backbone routers and general service equipment OOB devices and Circuits • Configure devices using Client’s tools with appropriate network parameters • Perform HPRv3 (High Power Rack) provisioning for AI compute racks • Execute circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity • Manage network software updates and upgrades per release schedules • Support PON (Passive Optical Network) OLT provisioning and activation 2. Activation & Production Readiness • Transition equipment from provisioned state to activation • Execute undrain procedures to bring network into production • Complete Production Readiness checklist sign-off which includes: ◦ Logical checks validation ◦ Physical quality audit confirmation • Coordinate with Network Operations for operational handoff • Support partial activations and L1-zone-by-zone activation approaches during accelerated deployments 3. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting • Perform logical testing and performance validation post-provisioning • Execute circuit QA/QC loopback testing in coordination with field teams • Troubleshoot router/switches’ uplink failures, device provisioning issues, and circuit-level problems • Identify and escalate design/BOM discrepancies • Remediate provisioning fallout from pre-integrated rack workflows • Document and report on deployment blockers via Client’s ticketing system 4. Documentation & Process • Maintain deployment playbooks for assigned regions • Update BOM’s with as-built configuration data • Contribute to runbook development • Track and report deployment progress via client’s internal dashboard • Support post-deployment audits and remediation activities